6515--Philips Ix 4 - New Requirement - Philadelphia | EDA: XX/XX/2026 | Status: Assigned to NCO 4 Commodities 2 642-26-2-315-0052 | SEA 31400 | (VA-26-00007411)
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contract Office 4, has issued a Solicitation for the Philips Patient Information Center (PIC) iX 4 upgrade at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. This upgrade is critical as the current software will be unsupported after December 31, 2025, ensuring continued safe patient monitoring and seamless data transfer to the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition. Offers are due by April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the Philips Patient Information Center iX 4 upgrade, along with comprehensive services such as:
- Unlimited emergency and call-back repair services, including parts, labor, and travel.
- Installation and configuration of the PIC iX system.
- HL7 interface engine configuration and network connectivity (per bed).
- Project management and labor for installation, de-installation, and upgrades. The system must integrate seamlessly with existing Philips bedside monitors, telemetry systems, and centralized monitoring solutions.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Delivery: 60 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO)
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 800 Employees
- Offers Due: April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Questions Due: April 21, 2026
- Published Date: April 17, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.
- Technical Evaluation: Assesses the extent to which the quotation meets or exceeds requirements, including submission of an authorized distributor letter (if applicable), and proposed delivery timeframe.
- Price Evaluation: Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest total quoted price.
Additional Notes
The contractor must be the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the PIC iX platform. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Delivery and installation will be at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Specific clauses related to FAR, VAAR, Buy American, Security Prohibitions, and Electronic Submission of Payment Requests are incorporated.