Brand Name Only GE Carescape Patient Monitoring System
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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), specifically NCO 4 (36C244), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a Brand Name Only GE Carescape Patient Monitoring System at the Altoona VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA. This effort aims to identify qualified sources for an essential system upgrade. Responses are due May 29, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only, and it is not a solicitation. The VA is seeking to identify potential qualified sources capable of providing a Brand Name only GE HealthCare Carescape Patient Monitoring System. The requirement is to design, procure, and implement an updated wireless telemetry patient monitoring system to replace aging, end-of-life components at the Altoona VA Medical Center. This upgrade is necessary to accommodate structural changes resulting from ongoing renovation and the transition to single-occupancy rooms.
Key Requirements
The required system upgrade includes a Brand Name only GE HealthCare Carescape Patient Monitoring System. Key components include the Carescape Gateway, Telem Server, ApexPro RCVR Subsystem, Network Routers, Carescape Network Switch, Central Information Stations (for UCC and Med 4), hallway mirroring monitors, bedside B450 patient monitors, ApexPro CH Wireless Telemetry Packs, compatible laser jet printers, and strip printers. The system must feature HL7 integration to the VHA Electronic Health Record. The contractor will be responsible for full assembly, installation, configuration, testing, and providing a turn-key solution, including all associated hardware, mounting systems, accessories, and specialty crafts. Three days of onsite training for clinical end users and packaging waste management are also required.
Submission Details
Responses are due by May 29, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Submissions must be sent via email to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov. Interested parties must provide their company name, address, Point of Contact, phone, email, DUNS Number, Cage Code, business size status (under NAICS 339113 - 750 employees), manufacturer/distributor status, product origin (US or country), subcontracting plans, FSS/GSA contract information, and Unique Entity ID. General pricing information is encouraged for market research purposes only.
Important Notes
This is strictly a Sources Sought Notice; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred. No evaluation letters or results will be issued. All questions regarding this notice should be directed to the Contract Specialist, McDaniel Brayboy III.