Y1DA--437-24-150, Replace Nurse Call and Code Blue 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 the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263), is soliciting bids for Project 437-24-150, "Replace Nurse Call and Code Blue System" at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, ND. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price construction contract. Bids are due June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This project involves the complete demolition and replacement of the existing nurse call and code blue system with a new, fully operating Digital Nurse Call/Code Blue Communication System across approximately 260+ locations. The scope includes all construction, engineering, labor, materials, equipment warranty, system warranty, training, and services. Work will affect nurse stations, patient rooms, utility rooms, hallways, and bathrooms, including a new Primary Care Addition. The contractor is responsible for removing unusable nurse call utilities, installing new cables (backbone, 120V, network), and ensuring proper fireproofing for penetrations of fire-rated walls.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
The system must be delivered free of defects, designed for ease of operation and maintenance, and comply with Joint Commission, NFPA, VA, and IT standards. It must integrate with the existing VA hospital network and paging system, supporting ADT HL7 for time-stamping and patient data. While the initial SOW required IP68 waterproof certification, the VA has clarified that "shower rated, water resistant" components are acceptable. The contractor is responsible for providing the fiber backbone between TR BC-50 and each TR. A dedicated Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is required, exclusive to this contract. The old nurse call system must remain functional during cutover operations to prevent outages.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Period of Performance: 475 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Estimated Magnitude: $2,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19 Million small business size standard.
- Warranty: A 5-year warranty is required for all products and software, starting at project acceptance.
- Wage Rates: Prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for Cass County, ND, as per General Decision Number ND20260013, apply.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due via email to Eric.Reis@va.gov by June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Submissions must be in Adobe PDF format, with a maximum email size of 5 megabytes. Award will be made to the lowest price responsive and responsible bidder. A public bid opening will be conducted via teleconference on June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. A bid guarantee (SF24) is required, and performance/payment bonds (SF25/25A) will be required within 10 days of award.
Eligibility & Important Notes
This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Bidders must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at the time of bid submission, and active in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Limitations on subcontracting apply: for General Construction, contractors must not pay more than 85% of the contract amount to non-SDVOSB/VOSB firms (material costs excluded). Mandatory VA Privacy Training is required for personnel. An asbestos survey for Building 1 is provided, indicating the presence of asbestos-containing materials, which bidders must account for in their proposals.