6525--Voalte NurseCall Services for Martinsburg VA Medical Center
ID: 36C24525Q0095Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IMAGING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY (6525)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure Voalte NurseCall Services for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center through a sole source contract with Hill-Rom, Inc. This procurement aims to secure software maintenance services for the Voalte Nurse Call Systems, which are critical for effective communication and patient care within the facility. Hill-Rom is the original manufacturer and the only provider with certified technicians capable of restoring the system, making this contract essential for maintaining operational efficiency. Interested vendors should note that the response deadline is November 14, 2024, at 12 PM Eastern Time, and inquiries can be directed to Mark Smith at Mark.Smith25@va.gov or by phone at 410-642-2411.

    Point(s) of Contact
    mark.smith25@va.govMark Smith
    (410) 642-2411
    Mark.Smith25@va.gov
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    The document outlines a Special Notice regarding Voalte NurseCall Services for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The notice includes essential details such as the solicitation number (36C24525Q0095), the response deadline (November 14, 2024, at 12 PM Eastern Time), and the contracting office's address, which is associated with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Perry Point, Maryland. The service falls under the product service code 6525 and NAICS code 541511. Additional information references a Notice of Intent, which is presumably detailed in an attached document. The main purpose of this notice is to alert potential vendors about the upcoming solicitation for nurse call services, inviting them to prepare their proposals ahead of the response date. The document emphasizes the importance of timely responses and establishes the points of contact for inquiries, namely Mark Smith via email. Overall, this notice serves to facilitate the procurement process for required services at the VA Medical Center.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 05, plans to award a sole source contract to Hill-Rom, Inc. for software maintenance services related to the Voalte Nurse Call Systems at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. This contract, which will comply with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, is deemed necessary because Hill-Rom is the original manufacturer and the only provider with certified technicians able to restore the system. The expected contract is categorized under NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services, with a SBA size standard of $34 million. This notice serves informational purposes only and does not solicit competitive proposals; no awards will be given based on unsolicited offers. The government is not obligated to consider competitive procurement based on any responses it may receive, and all costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice will not be reimbursed. The notice emphasizes that no solicitation is forthcoming, and communication will be strictly limited.
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