Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to upgrade the existing Swisslog pneumatic tube system at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Tucson, AZ. The upgrade will include replacing specific hardware components and a software upgrade to a HITRUST certified version. The VA intends to non-competitively award this requirement to Translogic Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), as they are the only source that can ensure compatibility and full functionality. The contract will include an annual software license for the base and three option years.
Key points to consider:
• The upgrade is for an existing pneumatic tube system, which is a network of interconnected tubes that transport cylindrical carriers between different locations using compressed air or a vacuum.
• The upgrade will include replacing specific hardware components, including a PCB assembly and programmed flash memory.
• The software upgrade will be to a HITRUST certified version, currently approved by the VA Technical Reference Manual (TRM).
• The contract will include an annual software license for the base and three option years.
• The VA has determined that Translogic Corporation is the only source that can meet this requirement, as they are the OEM and can ensure compatibility and full functionality.