6525--BrainLab NODE Server

Boston VAMC - Neurology Department is seeking a BrainLab NODE Server. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY FOR Boston VAMC: This announcement is seeking information from the industry, which will be used for preliminary planning purposes for a single procurement. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. THIS IS STRICTLY MARKET RESEARCH. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, who have the capability and are authorized to as a manufacturer and or distributor for Brand Name Only supplies services that are either domestic or non-domestic, this is for a firm-fixed-price contract. The intent of this Sources Sought is to identify vendors in the open market who can fulfill the requirements as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) included below. All items for the resulting contract shall be furnished by the selected vendor in accordance with the PWS. This notice is published to conduct market research to determine if there are a sufficient number of vendors in the open market who can supply this order in aggregate, while affording competition to the fullest extent possible. This request is new and of short duration. The turn time will be short to meet the need. All interested firms must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Interested parties responding to this Sources Sought request shall submit the following information at a minimum: Company name and address point of contact with phone number, and DUNS number. Documentation relating to capability of performance including the current point of contact and phone number. 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Firms responding to this Sources Sought announcement, who fail to meet all requirements as stated above, and who fail to provide ALL of the required information requested, will not be used to help the Government make the acquisition decision, which is the intent of this sources sought announcement. VHA Boston Healthcare System BrainLab Server Performance Work Statement Privacy Statement: Contractor shall adhere to all Veterans Affairs (VA) Privacy & Security, and Privacy Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements if exposed to protected health information (PHI) or when obtaining or reviewing information. This includes all log files, error traps, screen capture images and database query results used to aid staff with product troubleshooting or product support activities. Introduction Advanced functional neurosurgery requires precise planning of trajectories for placement of intracranial electrodes, neurostimulators, and targeted laser ablation, as well as co-registration of multiple imaging modalities pre- and post-surgery for confirmation of anatomical placement. BrainLab is the standard of care for peri-operative image analysis, coregistration, trajectory planning, and segmentation. VABHS requires a BrainLab server to integrate with the clinical PACS system and support advanced neurosurgical procedures and neuromodulation consultations through the National Tele-Epilepsy Program. This purchase is critical to provide the highest quality care for patients with epilepsy and movement disorders, ensuring precise and safe surgical plans to optimize clinical outcomes. Scope The scope of this procurement requirements for the acquisition, installation, integration, maintenance, and training related to the BrainLab server. This system will integrate with the clinical PACS system and support advanced neurosurgical procedures and neuromodulation consultations through the National Tele-Epilepsy Program. The addresses for the VA sites of care are as follows: VA Boston Healthcare System: Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center (Outpatient) 150 South Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130-4817 West Roxbury VA Medical Center (Inpatient & Outpatient) 1400 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132-4927 Performance Requirements The vendor shall perform the following work: Acquisition and Installation The contractor shall procure the BrainLab system, including all necessary hardware and software components. The contractor shall install the BrainLab server and ensure full integration with the VABHS clinical PACS system. Installation shall be completed within 6 months of contract award. The contractor shall conduct a comprehensive system check to verify proper installation and functionality. Integration The contractor shall ensure seamless integration of the BrainLab system with the clinical PACS system. The contractor shall provide software configuration and customization as needed to support VABHS requirements. The contractor shall perform system validation to confirm successful integration and functionality. Maintenance and Support The contractor shall provide scheduled preventive maintenance services according to the manufacturer's guidelines. The contractor shall offer on-call troubleshooting and repair services to address any system issues promptly. The contractor shall maintain an inventory of essential spare parts to ensure quick repairs. The contractor shall provide software updates and patches to ensure the system remains current and secure. Training The contractor shall provide initial training sessions for VABHS staff, including surgeons, radiologists, and technicians. Training shall cover all aspects of the system, including setup, operation, safety protocols, image co-registration, trajectory planning, and segmentation. The contractor shall offer ongoing training and support as needed. Operational Support The contractor shall provide technical support during neurosurgical procedures as requested. The contractor shall assist in developing and implementing protocols for effective system usage. The contractor shall ensure the system's software is up-to-date with the latest patches and upgrades. Documentation The contractor shall provide detailed documentation for all services performed, including installation, maintenance, integration, and training. Documentation must be submitted to the COR for review and approval. Deliverables Quantity Item 1 10993 "BrainLab NODE SERVER PREMIUM Node Server Premium version 6 for e.g. server-based treatment planning. ProLiant DL360 Gen11 server hardware (HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise) Intel® Xeon® Gold 6448H, 32 cores (up to 4.1 GHz) Nvidia RTX 4000 Ada Generation Graphics Card 256 GB RAM 1.92 TB NVMe SSD, RAID 1: 2x 1.92 TB Network Interface Card: 2x 10Gbit/s copper SFP module - build in by default Optional, on demand: 2x 1Gbit/s copper SFP module Optional, on demand: 2x 10Gbit/s fiber SFP module Inclusive Licenses: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Standard LTSC - English-US OS language (license pre-activated) 5x CAL & 5x per User RDS CAL license on paper 1x iLO Advanced License license on paper 19"" Rack mount kit with telescopic rails and cable management arm (rack is not included)"

• Can cover extra-large structures as pelvis, chest or stereotactic localizers in 3D
• Reduces scan area to the current region of interest
• Collimation may reduce radiation dose
• Collimation may avoid radiating anatomical structures prone to scatter in order to improve image quality
• allows high resolution imaging up to 0,25mm voxel size

36 30106 BrainLab ORIGIN DATA MANAGEMENT SUBSCRIPTION Brainlab Origin Operating System facilitates intelligent and automatic synchronization of data between platforms and offers easy access to all new software capabilities. Universal patient data management software, that allows for import of patient data in DICOM format on Brainlab- and 3rd Party systems. Easy and intuitive user interface for streamlined access to patient data and applications. 36 26388 BrainLab ELEMENTS VIEWER 3D SUBSCRIPTION Intuitive image viewing, manipulation and data enrichment software specifically developed for surgeons 36 26217 BrainLab ELEMENTS IMAGE FUSION SUBSCRIPTION Fast and precise fusion, based on mutual information algorithm enables to exploit all anatomical & functional data sets simultaneously. 36 26200 BrainLab ELEMENTS SMARTBRUSH SUBSCRIPTION Quick and easy interactive 3D contouring tool for outlining of pathologies and anatomical structures in medical images. 36 26832 BrainLab ELEMENTS VIEWER SMART LAYOUT FUNCTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION Intelligent, indication-specific Smart Views for functional neurosurgery exploiting anatomical information and planning data Dedicated Smart Views for DBS and SEEG procedures 36 21768 BrainLab ELEMENTS OBJECT MANAGEMENT SUBSCRIPTION Object Management is a versatile and streamlined toolbox in order to quickly generate, review, manipulate and edit organs at risk and natomical structures. Furthermore, Object Management allows for quick and precise virtual reconstruction of bony anatomy. 36 26212 BrainLab ELEMENTS SEGMENTATION CRANIAL SUBSCRIPTION Automatic segmentation of anatomical brain structures on MR and CT- data sets 36 26220 BrainLab ELEMENTS DISTORTION CORRECTION CRANIAL SUBSCRIPTION Image Fusion with distortion correction possibilities for cranial MR data sets 36 26250 BrainLab ELEMENTS TRAJECTORY PLANNING CRANIAL SUBSCRIPTION Planning of multiple trajectories for neurosurgical approaches. 36 26227 BrainLab ELEMENTS FIBERTRACKING SUBSCRIPTION Fibertracking enables the processing of diffusion imaging, highlighting detailed information about eloquent white matter structures. 36 26331 BrainLab ELEMENTS SEGMENTATION BASAL GANGLIA SUBSCRIPTION Automatic MR-based segmentation of structures in the Basal Ganglia region 36 26338 BrainLab ELEMENTS LEAD LOCALIZATION SUBSCRIPTION Elements Lead Localization allows for automatic localization of implanted leads in post-operative CT scans. 36 26347 BrainLab ELEMENTS STEREOTAXY SUBSCRIPTION With Elements Stereotaxy trajectories can be planned for both frame-based or non-frame-based procedures. For frame-based stereotactic procedures Elements Stereotaxy includes both Stereotactic Localization (MRI and CT) and Arc-Coordinate Calculation modules for a variety of stereotactic frame systems. 36 26786 BrainLab ELEMENTS IMPORT / EXPORT SUBSCRIPTION Enables the Export of 3D objects as STL file format for rapid prototyping of 3D models or manufacturing of customized implants 1 89109-04 BrainLab INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION BRAINLAB CONNECTED CARE Brainlab Connected Care is an integral part of most Brainlab software and hardware solutions to optimize system availability and lower overall system lifetime cost, and is therefore installed and configured by default with every Brainlab system installation to facilitate:

• faster system defect diagnosis through remote monitoring
• instant downloading of log files for faster troubleshooting
• remote management of software/firmware versions

1 81001-07 BrainLab INSTALLATION PLANNING SERVER Complete installation and acceptance of one Brainlab server:

• Server hardware assembly and software pre-installation off-site (applies to Brainlab supplied server hardware only)
• Server software installation, configuration and testing on-site
• Link to local network if required
• Test and verification of client connection and data transfer
• Verification of completeness and functionality of all software functions and components
• Includes installation, configuration & integration of Brainlab Origin operating system software on a 3rd party hardware or virtual machine on-site if required

This article applies to the installation of a Brainlab Node Server as well as a Virtual Machine. 1 17760 "BrainLab CURVE NAVIGATION SYSTEM Curve Navigation our most powerful and versatile image guided surgery platform that offers more than navigation - it is the mobile entry into digital surgery and simplifies workflow steps before, during and after the procedure. With a light-weight cart featuring an extra large 4K display, you can plan, review, document and stream your surgery from anywhere in the O.R. Key benefits: Small footprint Big picture with high resolution Adjustable display position Flexible camera position and alignment Device Integration e.g. intraoperative imaging Options to expand the setup Add electromagnetic tracking navigation # Add additional display for more flexibility and additional views # " 12 30106 BrainLab ORIGIN DATA MANAGEMENT SUBSCRIPTION Brainlab Origin Operating System facilitates intelligent and automatic synchronization of data between platforms and offers easy access to all new software capabilities. Universal patient data management software, that allows for import of patient data in DICOM format on Brainlab- and 3rd Party systems. Easy and intuitive user interface for streamlined access to patient data and applications. 12 26388 BrainLab ELEMENTS VIEWER 3D SUBSCRIPTION Intuitive image viewing, manipulation and data enrichment software specifically developed for surgeons 12 26217 BrainLab ELEMENTS IMAGE FUSION SUBSCRIPTION Fast and precise fusion, based on mutual information algorithm enables to exploit all anatomical & functional data sets simultaneously . 12 26200 BrainLab ELEMENTS SMARTBRUSH SUBSCRIPTION Quick and easy interactive 3D contouring tool for outlining of pathologies and anatomical structures in medical images. 12 26250 BrainLab ELEMENTS TRAJECTORY PLANNING CRANIAL SUBSCRIPTION Planning of multiple trajectories for neurosurgical approaches. 12 26650 BrainLab NAVIGATION SOFTWARE CRANIAL SUBSCRIPTION Navigation software for image-guided neurosurgery. Smart composition of view layouts provides optimal data selection based on available patient data 12 26645 BrainLab NAVIGATION SOFTWARE CRANIAL EXTENSION REGISTRATION SUBSCRIPTION Software for registration of cranial patient data for image-guided neurosurgery. 12 26648 BrainLab NAVIGATION SOFTWARE CRANIAL EXTENSION SURFACE MATCHING REGISTRATION SUBSCRIPTION Extension of Registration Software Cranial to support surface matching registration of cranial patient data for image-guided neurosurgery. 12 26525 BrainLab NAVIGATION SOFTWARE CRANIAL SUBSCRIPTION Navigation software for image-guided neurosurgery. (Free of Charge) 12 22812 "BrainLab VARIOGUIDE ALIGNMENT SOFTWARE CRANIAL SUBSCRIPTION Software for precise alignment of the VarioGuide to a defined trajectory. Assembly instructions for different setups (left / right side of head) Graphical step by step guidance for easy alignment of VarioGuide Multiple view layouts for optimal display of relevant information Bone-ruler enables measurements of skull thickness at the current trajectory Minimized system interaction during alignment through automatic dialog continuation Summary of the alignment process with indication of the estimated target deviation for verification purposes Supports additional disc set for Cranial Drill Kit" 1 18390-10 BrainLab SOFTOUCH REGISTRATION POINTER Battery powered, wireless registration pointer with capacitive tip for quick and accurate patient registration with or without fiducials.

• This article is offered to customers as a replacement spare part, exchanging a damaged or faulty Softouch registration pointer.
• This article shall not be offered out of RMA orders.
• Spare part article without gauge.

1 18390-40 BrainLab GAUGE FOR SOFTOUCH REGISTRATION POINTER 1 18391-10 BrainLab STORAGE BOX REGISTRATION ACCESSORIES CRANIAL/ENT Storage box for secure storage of following registration accessories:

• Z-TOUCH LASER REGISTRATION POINTER
• SOFTOUCH REGISTRATION POINTER (WITH GAUGE)

3 B53106 BrainLab NAVIGATION POINTER CRANIAL/ENT (WITH GAUGE) Navigation pointer for image-guided neuro- and ENT surgery.

• Contains navigation pointer (blunt tip) and the corresponding gauge for storage in sterilization tray

REQUIREMENTS

• Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres

3 41725 BrainLab PATIENT REFERENCE ARRAY CRANIAL Patient Reference Array for sterile navigation or non-sterile registration use.

• Spare part for combined use with a second patient reference array cranial with four marker spheres
• Geometry with four marker spheres to track location of the patient's head
• High-precision manufactured stainless steel
• Autoclavable design for easy sterilization

REQUIREMENTS

• Patient Reference Attachment Arm or Patient Reference Attachment Universal
• Disposable Reflective Marker Spheres

2 52315 BrainLab STERILIZATION TRAY ACCESSORIES CRANIAL (1 OF 2) Tray for safe storage and efficient steam sterilization (autoclaving) of Brainlab Standard Cranial Accessories. 1 52001 BrainLab PATIENT REFERENCE ATTACHMENT ARM Multiarticulated arm with three joints and one central tension handle

• Enables flexible, fast and secure positioning of Patient Reference Array Cranial
• Attaches directly to the Mayfield head holder

1 18399 BrainLab STORAGE BOX UNSTERILE ACCESSORIES CRANIAL Storage box providing secure storage space for following unsterile cranial accessories (not included):

• PATIENT REFERENCE ARRAY CRANIAL
• PATIENT REFERENCE ATTACHMENT ARM
• PATIENT REFERENCE ATTACHMENT UNIVERSAL
• T-ADAPTER HEAD HOLDER (MAYFIELD) / (IMRIS)

1 B55955 BrainLab VARIOGUIDE ALIGNMENT SYSTEM VarioGuide Alignment system for precise alignment to a defined trajectory. 1 B55956 BrainLab VARIOGUIDE DRILL KIT ACCESSORY PACKAGE Drill Kit accessory package for use with VarioGuide Alignment System 2.0

• Includes VarioGuide Disc Set required for the Biopsy Drill Kit Cranial (Guide Tube 2.0, Bone Anchor 2.0 and Drill Bit Cranial 3.4 MM / 3.8 MM)
• Includes 2x Drill Depth Stop 3.8 MM for Drill Bit Cranial 3.4 MM (drill hole diameter) / 3.8 MM (drill outer diameter)
• Includes Screwdriver required for secure fastening of the Drill Depth Stop 3.8 MM
• All components are autoclavable and can be securely stored in the Sterilization Tray VarioGuide Alignment System

1 52325 BrainLab STERILIZATION TRAY VARIOGUIDE ALIGNMENT SYSTEM Sterilization tray for safe and efficient autoclaving and storage of all components of VarioGuide Alignment System. COMPATIBILITIES

• VarioGuide Alignment System 2.0

1 52003 BrainLab T-ADAPTER HEAD HOLDER (MAYFIELD) T-Adapter that adds a second interface to the Mayfield head holder for simultaneous use of VarioGuide and Patient Reference Attachment Arm. 1 B15210 BrainLab CRANIAL BIOPSY DRILL KIT (10 CASES) Cranial Biopsy Drill Kit with instruments to perform 10 cases with Cirq or VarioGuide Alignment System 2.0 1 42051 BrainLab DISPOSABLE PRE-CALIBRATED BIOPSY NEEDLE 2.1 MM / 257 MM (5 PCS) Includes 5 disposable, pre-calibrated needles for cranial biopsies.

• Outer needle diameter: 2.1 MM
• Cutting window length: 8 MM
• Working length needle: 251 MM (length until center of cutting window)
• Total needle length: 257 MM
• Packaging contains depth stop, syringe and extension aspiration tube

COMPATIBILITIES

• Cirq Robotic Alignment System
• VarioGuide Alignment System 2.0
• Biopsy Drill Kit Cranial (10 Cases)

1 89109-04 BrainLab INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION BRAINLAB CONNECTED CARE Brainlab Connected Care is an integral part of most Brainlab software and hardware solutions to optimize system availability and lower overall system lifetime cost, and is therefore i…