J059--Nurse Call Upgrade B330 Floors 3,4,6,7,8 & B320
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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 Network Contracting Office 10 (NCO-10), is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable vendors for a Nurse Call System Upgrade at the Dayton VA Medical Center (DVAMC) in Dayton, Ohio. This RFI seeks to replace the existing Rauland Responder IV system with the Rauland Responder V and integrate it with the facility's Vocera System. Responses are due by June 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all resources, parts, labor, materials, tools, and supervision to:
- Replace the Rauland Responder IV Nurse Call System with the Rauland Responder V.
- Integrate the new system with the DVAMC's current Vocera System.
- Remove and properly dispose of all old Rauland Responder Nurse Call IV equipment.
- Ensure patient stations have proper pin connections for Hill-Rom beds.
- Respond to emergency issues within one hour.
- Provide annual licensing, maintenance, support, programming, and testing for one year post-commissioning.
- Supply all required devices, hardware, software, and licenses for integration with existing Responder V servers and the Vocera System.
- Provide technical support training for DVAMC staff and end-user training for clinical staff.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million / 150 employees
- Product Service Code: 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: June 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capability statement detailing their ability to fulfill the requirements. Industry feedback is specifically requested to ensure the VA has not created a "de facto sole source" requirement. Respondents must answer five specific questions covering:
- Interest in providing a quote.
- Ability to provide requested services.
- Manufacturer/developer authorization (with letter and POC).
- Socio-economic status (SVOSB, VOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, 8a, SDB) and SBA certification copies.
- Ability to comply with Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14, 13 CFR 125.6, VAAR 852.219-75) and explanation of how. Additionally, complete the "Vendor Information" section provided in the RFI. Submissions must be emailed to Jeremy.Nee@VA.gov.
Important Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government does not intend to award a contract based solely on responses to this RFI. Do not submit pricing information. The VA will not pay for information received, and responders are responsible for all associated expenses.