DA10--Vocera/Engage - Ascom Nurse Call Integration
ID: 36C25225Q0417Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2091cd41a24c4fd8a76d8520987cbd7d/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for the integration of the Vocera Engage communication platform with the Ascom Telligence Nurse Call system at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. The project aims to establish a seamless connection that facilitates two-way alerts and communication between patients and caregivers, enhancing the overall patient communication system within VA facilities. Interested organizations are invited to submit capability statements detailing their qualifications and capacity to deliver the required services, including system design, hardware procurement, and installation, by April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Responses will inform procurement strategies, which may include set-asides for small businesses, and should be directed to Contract Specialist Laura Broacha at Laura.Broacha@va.gov.

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    Laura BroachaContract Specialist
    (414) 844-4896
    Laura.Broacha@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market interest for a project involving the integration of the Vocera Engage communication platform with the Ascom Telligence Nurse Call system at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. This initiative, categorized under NAICS code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services, aims to establish a seamless connection for two-way alerts and communication between patients and caregivers. Interested organizations are invited to submit capability statements, detailing their qualifications and capacity to deliver the required integration services, including system design, hardware procurement, and installation. Responses will guide procurement strategies, potentially including set-asides for small businesses. The deadline for submissions is April 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The notice underscores the voluntary nature of the response and clarifies that no solicitation exists at this time. The project signifies a commitment to enhancing patient communication systems in VA facilities.
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