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MEDICAL SOFTWARE AND DRUG SUPPORT I | Public Works and Government Services Canada · CanPursue
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MEDICAL SOFTWARE AND DRUG SUPPORT I

Public Works and Government Services CanadaW3931-120133/AFederal
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Published
Apr 2, 2013
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Apr 17, 2013
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Description

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid Attachment: None Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Vendor Name and Address: PEPID LLC 1840 Oak Ave Suite 100 Evanston Illinois United States 60201 Nature of Requirements: MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPORT SOFTWARE AND DATABASE

W3931-120133/A

An ACAN is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.

1. Definition of requirement

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of the Canadian Forces Health Services Group (CFHSG) of the Department of National Defence (DND) intends to solicit a bid and negotiate a contract with PEPID LLC for the provision of subscription services of an electronic medical software and drug support database program for physician assistants.

2. Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities

Minimum essential requirements

(a) The software must be compatible with mobile devices such as smart phones, personal digital assistants. (b) The software must be compatible with the duties of a Canadian physician assistant. (c) Crucial periodic updates for the software must be free of charge. (d) The software must allow the user to access critical medical information without having to read through pages of textbook references. (e) The software must allow the user to access to critical Canadaian medication information without having to read through pages of textbook references. (f) The software must allow the user to access lifesaving protocols without having to read through pages of textbook references. (g) The software must allow the user to access critical laboratory values during emergencies without having to read through pages of textbook references. (h) The software must allow the user to access a body surface calculator (used in cases of severe burns). (i) The software must allow the user to access numerous cardiology strips without having to read through pages of textbook references. (j) The software must allow the user to access comprehensive content of diseases, trauma, pathologies, diagnosis, treatment and disposition. (k) The software must allow the user to access strong content on pediatric conditions and management. (l) The software must allow the user to access a toxicology section. (m) The software must allow the user to access complete medical content on anatomy and physiology of the human body. (n) The software must provide descriptive and high resolution illustrations of its medical content. (o) The software must allow the user to access extensive medication content. (p) The software must allow the user to access US and Canadian pharmacological equivalencies. (q) The software must allow the user to access information on Canadian medications. (r) The software must have IV compatibility. (s) The software must allow the user to access information on extensive medication management (for cases such as overdose, contraindication). (t) The software must provide numerous calculators (such as for medications, IV rates, burns, dosage, laboratory tables).

3. Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement

This requirement is subject to the following trade agreements

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

4. Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s)

This requirement is not subject to CLCA because no procurement is conducted in the area of land claims.

5. Justification for the Pre-Identified Supplier

The proposed Contractor has proprietary rights to the PEPID software. The proposed supplier is the only authorized agent to sell their subscription support services for the product.

6. Government Contracts Regulations Exception(s)

The following exception to the Government Contracts Regulations is invoked for this procurement under subsection 6(d) - "only one person is capable of performing the work".

7. Exclusions and/or Limited Tendering Reasons

The following exclusion(s) and/or limited tendering reasons are invoked under the section of the trade agreement(s) specified:

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) - Article 1016 (b).

8. Ownership of Intellectual Property

Ownership of any Foreground Intellectual Property arising out of the proposed contract will vest in the Contractor. 9. The period of the proposed contract:

The proposed contract is for a period of 3 years with the option to extend the proposed contract period by 2 additional 1-year periods.

10. Name and address of the proposed Contractor

Name: PEPID LLC Address: 1840 Oak Ave, Suite 100, Evanston, Illinois, United States, 60201

11. Suppliers' right to submit a statement of capabilities

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services and/or goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or before the closing date of this notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

12. The closing date for submission of capabilities

The closing date and time for accepting statements of capabilities is April 15, 2013.

13. Inquiries and submission of statements of capabilities

The PWGSC file number (381zm.W3931-120133), the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

Arden Aresta Supply Officer Informatics and Telecommunications Systems Procurement Directorate - ZM Division Services and Technology Acquisition Management Sector Acquisitions Branch Public Works and Government Services Canada Place du Portage, Phase III, 4C2 11 Laurier Street Telephone: (819) 956-5633 Gatineau, Québec K1A 0S5 Fax: (819) 956-5078 E-mail address: Arden.Aresta@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15) calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority may then proceed with the award. However, should a Statement of Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile transmission, on the covering page.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procurement

Category
Services
Jurisdiction
Federal

Not stated in the notice: procurement type, procurement method, selection criteria, region of delivery, region of opportunity, expected contract period, end user

Requirements and qualifications

Supply arrangement
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Security requirement
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Trade agreements
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Limited tendering reason
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Classification

GSIN
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UNSPSC
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Amendments

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Documents

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Contact

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