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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Veterans Affairs was posted on June 23, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

N063--QUESTIONS & ANSWERS. NURSE CALL SYSTEM FOR DC VAMC. "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL TO IAW SOW". OEM LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER IS REQUIRED. IF NO OEM LETTER VENDOR WILL BE CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE.

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36C24526Q0598Federal

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The contract solicitation 36C24526Q0598 for a Nurse Call System Upgrade at the Washington DC VA Medical Center requires a complete replacement and expansion of the existing system in the 3DE Mental Health Unit, which is currently partially non-functional due to water damage affecting 14 call buttons across three bathrooms. The scope includes installing 19 new push-button call devices, three localized alarm panels, and four dome lights, with the expansion adding a fourth bathroom and six additional call buttons requiring new rough-ins and cable runs. The system must operate as a standalone solution with no integration to the facility’s existing nurse call infrastructure, and all new equipment must be installed in conduit per VA regulations, regardless of whether existing or new pathways are used. All existing hardware, including the outdated Rauland 4 nurse call system, must be removed by the Contractor, and the new system must include high and low mounted push buttons to accommodate patient accessibility in behavioral health settings. The Contractor is responsible for determining the location of the head end equipment, existing panel placements, and all site-specific conditions, as no site plans or markups of existing infrastructure are provided by the Government. The installation must comply with an ICRA Level 2 standard with potential escalation to Level 4, necessitating stringent infection control measures, and must adhere to VA TIL Section 27-52-23 for critical life safety systems. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334290 with an 800-employee size standard, and only offers from certified small businesses will be considered. A manufacturer’s OEM letter of authorization is mandatory; failure to provide it will result in non-responsiveness. The system must meet "brand name or equal" requirements as defined in the Statement of Work and must be procured through an approved manufacturer distribution channel. The Offeror must submit a completed Buy American Certificate for line item 1, and while the existing system may not have complied with Buy American provisions, the new equipment must. Warranty obligations include a one-year manufacturer parts warranty and a three-year workmanship warranty covering both new installations and any retained or integrated existing components. The entire project must be completed and fully operational within 90 days of contract award, with delivery to the Washington DC VAMC warehouse following FOB Destination terms. Evaluation is based on technical compliance, past performance, delivery lead time, Buy American status, and total price, with technical compliance as the primary factor.

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VA seeks SDVOSB quotes for Nurse Call System, firm-fixed-price, delivery within 90 days, due June 30, 2026.

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$81,559.68

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Washington DC VA Medical Center 50 Irving Street NW, MD, USA

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Attachment 2 - Line Item Description - Nurse Call System for Washington DC VAMC

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Q&A for RFQ 36C24526Q0598 Nurse Call System DC VAMC

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RFQ 36C24526Q0598 Nurse Call System for Washington DC VAMC

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RFQ 36C24526Q0598 Nurse Call System for Washington DC VAMC

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S02 Attachment 3 Final SOW Nurse Call Upgrade 06-15-2026

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VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items Clause

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FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 (36C245)
Contacts1 person available
OfficeLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA
Office AddressLINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA
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Mohsin AbbasContract Specialist

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DURING THE RFQ 36C24526Q0598: On Attachment 2 3DE Floor Plans, there is no indication of existing devices. Will the government provide a mark-up of existing devices and location of head end equipment? ANSWER: There is no mark-up available for existing devices and would be the responsibility to be determined by the Contractor. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 2.0 states The current system is partially functional as the call buttons have experienced water damage. Does the government have any documentation as to the extent of the water damage they can share with bidders? ANSWER: Upon assessment, Contractor can assess the extent of water intrusion at the call button location within the bathroom at the wall and government can describe repair attempts. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The 3DE nurse call system will not be integrated with the facility s existing nurse call system and will only need to notify through localized alarm panels. Will the government confirm that all bidders will need to provide new head end equipment based on this requirement? ANSWER: The contract requirement as a standalone system is accurate. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The existing system consists of 14 call buttons in 3 bathrooms. What is the current make and model? ANSWER: Existing system is Rauland 4 nurse call hardware or older. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The existing system consists of 14 call buttons in 3 bathrooms. Has the government confirmed if the existing system meets the current Buy American Act requirements? Contracting requirement so I will defer but should not be applicable for existing systems. ANSWER: Existing system is Rauland 4 nurse call. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The expansion will include a 4th bathroom along with six additional calls buttons that will require rough-ins and cable runs to the panel. Since pull cords are not allowed in behavioral health units, a push button is commonly installed instead. Neither the drawings or scope of work instruct offerors to include a high and low button or only a high mounted button. Does the government want high and low push buttons to allow patients to initiate a call in the event of a fall? ANSWER: High and Low push buttons are required to meet the requirements of this Contract. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 2, 3.0 states Contractor provides a proposal to include all the necessary materials, labor, and equipment to complete all required work within all documented areas. Contractor to reuse existing conduit/penetrations when able and when suitable for the functionality required by the Government. Installation of J-hooks is acceptable as needed. All existing nurses call cables and equipment to be removed by Contractor. Per the VA TIL Section 27-52-23, nurse call is a critical life safety system and must be installed in conduit. Will the government confirm that the entire system must be installed in conduit? ANSWER: Installation in conduit is the responsibility of the Contractor regardless of whether existing or new devices are utilized. Will the government confirm that the existing system identified in the SOW on page 2 as 14 call buttons in 3 bathrooms is already in conduit? ANSWER: Installation in conduit is the responsibility of the Contractor regardless of whether existing or new devices are utilized. Does the existing system have any existing integrations or software licenses i.e. Vocera, overhead paging, code blue, etc.? ANSWER: The Contract requirement is a standalone system. Attachment 1 RFQ 36C24526Q0598, Page 23, Section 13. Evaluation Factors, bullet iii. States Offeror will submit three (3) Past Performance. This usually requires three projects completed in the last 5 years of similar size and scope. Will the government provide more details on this to ensure compliant responses? Contracting requirement so I will defer. ANSWER: Please submit the three past performances as requested in the solicitation. If you would like to submit the three completed projects is up to the vendors for information purposes. Attachment 1 RFQ 36C24526Q0598, Page 23, Section 13. Evaluation Factors, bullet v. Instructs offerors to provide Buy American Certificates. Will the government consider requiring a signed affidavit from the manufacturer asserting that the entire solution meets the requirement, not only three pieces of hardware? Contracting requirement so I will defer. ANSWER: Please complete the Buy American Certificate to show COO for the line-item 1. Attachment 1 RFQ 36C24526Q0598, Page 21, Section 10. Infection Control Risk Assessment states It is the contractor s responsibility to work with Infection Control to determine the ICRA Level. The work is likely to be Level 2 but has the potential to go up to Level 4. Does the government know by now if it is level 2 or level 4? This significantly impacts offerors pricing based on equipment required.
ANSWER: ICRA level determination is dependent on the extent of work required, approval by Infection Control Specialist and is the responsibility of the Contractor to meet. Per Contract Specifications, work is likely to be level 2 but has the potential to go up to level 4.
Attachment 1 RFQ 36C24526Q0598, Page 19, Section 7. Period of Performance states Delivery within 90 days of contract award. Is this 90-day period of performance for the entire scope of the project or just for delivery of the requested hardware? ANSWER: The 90-day period of performance is for the entire scope of the project. Does the government require that behavioral health devices are true stainless-steel flush mounted anti-ligature devices, not generic devices with plastic coverings overtop? ANSWER: Beyond specifications of Contract. According to the DCVA staff, the current system has been inoperable for more than five (5) years. Has the government considered replacing all of the existing and new areas with a new system that will remain in support by the manufacturer longer and provide more features/capabilities? ANSWER: The government has considered replacement of the existing system. In most cases the government hosts a site visit for interested bidders, especially when construction tasks i.e. conduit, cabling, paint and patch, ICRA, etc. are required. Will the government allow for a site visit for this opportunity to allow bidders to better understand the scope of work required and current system conditions? ANSWER: Contracting requirement so I will defer but facility can allow a site visit after award without extension of POP. ANSWER: No site visit during RFQ. Please submit your response IAW SOW. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 1, 3.0 states The expansion will include a 4th bathroom along with six additional calls buttons that will require rough-ins and cable runs to the panel. There is no indication or icon in the drawings for a panel, where is the existing panel? ANSWER: There is no mark-up available for existing panels and would be the responsibility to be determined by the Contractor. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 2, has a quantity of 3 for dome lights but page 1 under locations as shown indicates 4 dome lights. Will the government clarify which is correct? ANSWER: There are 3 existing dome lights, but the Contract requirement is for a total of 4 dome lights. Will the government confirm the location of head end equipment and if power supplies or UPSs will be required in the event of a power outage? ANSWER: There is no mark-up available for existing equipment and would be the responsibility to be determined by the Contractor. UPS is not included in the requirements of this Contract. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 2 states that A manufacturer parts warranty for a minimum of 1 year shall be included. This is usually a standard five (5) year warranty on hardware required in VA TIL Section 27-52-23. Will the government require a five (5) year manufacturer s hardware warranty? ANSWER: The warranty requirement is as written in the SOW. Attachment 3 SOW, Page 2 states that A workmanship warranty for a minimum of 3 years shall be included. Does this include the existing system or only net new devices and associated installation work? ANSWER: Warranty requirement applies to the final deliverable regardless of whether existing or new devices are utilized.
NOTE: VHA-SERVICES-RFQ: 36C24526Q0598 VHA-SERVICES-RFQ-AMEND 36C24526Q0598 - 0001
All quotations shall be sent via email to Mohsin Abbas, Contract Specialist, Mohsin.Abbas2 @va.gov . Submission shall be received no later than 3:00 PM EST on June 30, 2026. Late submissions shall not be accepted. FAR 52.212-1(f)(1), RFO 52.212-1(c)(1). Only e-mailed quotes will be accepted. It is the responsibility of the vendor to ensure the Government s timely receipt of their quote.
Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Mohsin Abbas, contact@example.gov.

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