7G21--Brand Name or Equal Hill-Rom Voalte Nurse Call System with Code Blue Communication System, Including Equipment, Staging Services, Cable Installation Services, Termination/Testing/ Labeling of Cables, Device Installation, Warranty

The Contractor will provide the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Birmingham VA Health Care System with a brand name or equal Hill-Rom Voalte nurse call system integrated directly with 107 existing Hill-Rom beds without third-party middleware, along with a code blue communication system, staging, installation, cable termination testing and labeling, server and switch implementation in the main server room, warranty, and comprehensive training. The project must be completed within 150 days of contract award, with deliverables including “as built” drawings, a statement of attestation, contractor staff roster, implementation project plan, master delivery schedule, electronic documentation, and compliance with VA’s Trustworthy AI Framework and the SHARE IT Act, which mandates full source code delivery rights. All equipment and services are to be delivered and performed at the Birmingham, Alabama facility, with title and risk of loss transferring upon arrival at destination under FOB destination terms. The system must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA, and adhere to VA-specific technical and security mandates such as VA TRM, Critical Security Controls, FIPS 140-2, NIST SP 800-52, and VA Directive 0710. The solicitation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS 541519 with response due by August 21, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey. The contract employs standard commercial item clauses under FAR 52.212-4 and incorporates the brand name or equal provision under FAR 52.211-6, indicating a firm-fixed-price structure despite pricing being listed as NSP or TBQ in the line items, suggesting final values will be determined post-award. Personnel must be cleared through VA’s vetting program including background checks, completion of VA Handbook 6500.6 training, signing of the Contractor Rules of Behavior, and possession of a PIV credential. Electronic invoicing is mandatory via the VA e-invoice portal with payment via EFT through SAM, and all shipments must be labeled with the VA IFCAP Purchase Order number, project description, and container sequencing. Security requirements extend to data protection with VA-approved encryption, compliance with cybersecurity safeguards for contractor information systems, and immediate disclosure of any prohibited telecommunications equipment use. Offerors must