7E21--Vocera Communication Device See attached/Within for details
ID: 36C25625Q0570Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - MOBILE DEVICE PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7E21)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ab47312fefa2494bb03a9adac1549365/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential vendors for the procurement of Vocera Communication Devices and associated software for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, as outlined in solicitation number 36C25625Q0570. The procurement aims to enhance communication technology within the VA healthcare system, requiring specific items such as user add-ons, smart badges, battery packs, chargers, and warranty extensions. Interested vendors are encouraged to provide information regarding their capabilities, including compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule and confirmation of being an authorized distributor for the OEM products. Responses are due by March 6, 2025, and should be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Steven A. Berkeley at Steven.berkeley@va.gov.

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    Steven A. BerkeleyContracting Officer
    Steven.berkeley@va.gov
    Steven.berkeley@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0570.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, soliciting input on the Vocera Communication Device, with solicitation number 36C25625Q0570. Responses are required by March 6, 2025, at 13:00 Central Time. This notice indicates the government's intention to assess potential sources capable of providing specified equipment under Product Service Code 7E21 and NAICS Code 334220. The contracting office is located in Houston, Texas, and is led by Contracting Officer Steven A. Berkeley, who can be reached via email for further inquiries. An attached document contains details about the needed communication devices, though specifics are not provided in the notice itself. The notice indicates that it is not funded through the Recovery Act and does not emphasize set-aside funds. The document highlights the VA's ongoing efforts to improve communication technology for veteran care, underlining the importance of sourcing reliable suppliers in this sector.
    Sources Sought - Vocera Communication Device - MEDVAMC.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors for the procurement of Vocera Communication Devices and Software for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center. This RFI, designated as #36C25625Q0570, seeks to gather market research insights to inform the procurement strategy, including considerations for small business set-asides. The notice details the specific items required, including user add-ons, smart badges, battery packs, chargers, and warranty extensions. Interested vendors are requested to provide relevant information, including the manufacturing origin of the items, business size, compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and confirmation of being an authorized distributor for the OEM products. The deadline for responses is set for March 6, 2025, with submissions to be made via email to a designated contact at the VA. The information collected will assist the VA in assessing market pricing and vendor capabilities, contributing to an effective procurement process. This RFI aims to foster competitive bidding and enhance service delivery within the VA healthcare system.
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