5810-- 2025 WIRELESS NURSE CALL SYSTEM ( Brand Name or Equal) RFI 14- 20 March
ID: 36C25625Q0649Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Telephone Answering Services (561421)

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d07c744ae269455ca7cb7010ec56eb6e/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice regarding a potential contract for a Visiplex Nurse Call Station System or an equivalent product. The objective is to assess contractor interest, capabilities, and qualifications, while ensuring compliance with key regulations such as the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements. This procurement is critical for enhancing patient-clinician communication at the Alexandria VA Health Care System in Pineville, Louisiana, as the current nurse call system is reaching the end of its operational life. Interested firms are encouraged to submit comprehensive responses by March 20, 2025, with inquiries due by March 18, 2025, to Contract Specialist Rhonda Gibson at rhonda.gibson2@va.gov. This notice serves as a preliminary market research effort and is not a solicitation for bids.

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    Rhonda GibsonContract Specialist
    rhonda.gibson2@va.gov
    rhonda.gibson2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice regarding a potential contract for a Visiplex Nurse Call Station System or an equivalent product. This inquiry aims to assess contractor interest, capabilities, and qualifications, along with compliance with key regulations such as the Buy American Act and Trade Agreements. The contracting office, located in Houston, Texas, invites responses from potential vendors by March 20, 2025, with instructions to address specific qualifications related to the Nonmanufacturer Rule and to provide documentation and industry pricing for market research purposes. The primary performance location for this system will be the Alexandria VA Health Care System in Pineville, Louisiana. Interested firms are encouraged to submit comprehensive responses with details about their business size and operational capabilities. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for bids but a preliminary market research effort to gauge competition in the industry. All submissions will be treated as confidential and will assist in determining the potential for small business set-asides.
    Draft 02 Wireless Nurse Call SOW.pdf
    The Alexandria VA Medical Center is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to acquire three Wireless Nurse Call Systems to enhance patient-clinician communication at their facility. This initiative is driven by the end-of-life status of the current nurse call system and the need for reliable communication in case of a system failure. The systems will be installed in buildings 7, 9, and 45, accommodating various patient room configurations and outpatient units. The contractor is tasked with supplying all necessary hardware, cabling, wireless devices, and software, while the government will handle the removal of the existing system and the installation of new equipment. Key specifications include the Visiplex standard wireless system, featuring a range of user interfaces, monitoring capabilities, and the ability to function on a separate air-gapped network. Delivery is expected within 30 days of purchase approval, and the contractor must provide warranties, training, and support. This RFP aims to secure a system that ensures seamless operation and enhances the quality of care provided to patients at the Alexandria VA Medical Center.
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