The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of ICU CCTV Cameras for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This notice serves to gather information from potential vendors to aid in the development of an acquisition strategy for a forthcoming solicitation. The required items include Hanwha cameras and related equipment, installation labor, and monitoring systems.
The RFI seeks responses regarding vendor size status (small or large business), compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule, and authorization as a distributor of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. Vendors must provide relevant documentation to substantiate their claims and capabilities. The notice encourages small businesses to respond for competitive analysis and pricing insights.
Responses to the RFI are due by April 25, 2025, and should be submitted via email to the contact person listed in the notice, Frank Sanders. This document emphasizes that no solicitation currently exists, and information shared will be utilized solely for market research purposes by the VA's Purchasing and Contracting Team. The completion of this procurement initiative is expected to ensure improved surveillance and safety in ICU facilities.
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the necessary procurement and installation of a CCTV monitoring system for the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) to support ICU patient monitoring. This project includes the installation of ten 2MP IP cameras across designated patient rooms, associated cabling, one viewing appliance, one monitor, and requisite peripherals such as a wireless keyboard and mouse. The contractor is tasked with providing complete setup, configuration services, and training for VA staff to ensure full operational functionality.
The project is scheduled for completion within 30 days following the delivery task order, with installation occurring during specified clinical hours. The contractor must coordinate closely with MEDVAMC's representatives to ensure compliance with all requirements, including performing a Government Acceptance Test to verify system readiness. Additionally, warranties, handling instructions for any required product modifications, and proper invoicing processes are detailed. This SOW exemplifies the VA's commitment to enhancing patient care through technological upgrades while ensuring contractor accountability for installation quality and service delivery.