121453 O5 - Solicitation Addendum 2 (QA).docx

This document is Addendum Two for Request for Proposal (RFP) Number 121453 O5, issued by the Nebraska State Purchasing Bureau (SPB) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (NDVA), specifically addressing the Central Nebraska Veterans Home (CNVH). The addendum provides clarification through a questions and answers format regarding potential device replacements for the current communication system, specifically focusing on whether the Ascom Myco 4 Android smart device could replace the Vocera Smartbadge and whether the Ascom I63 handset could replace the Vocera Minibadge. The state's response indicates that alternative devices may be considered if they meet RFP specifications and demonstrate appropriate functionality during the product demonstration. The solicitation response is due on August 12, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time, with the addendum becoming an integral part of the original Request for Proposal.

The addendum does not provide specific pricing details but is part of a larger procurement process for nurse communication devices that will involve 110 smart screen and 45 non-screen communication devices. The contract is structured for a four-year term with potential two-year renewal options, and the evaluation will allocate points across corporate overview, technical response, and cost considerations. The project requires comprehensive integration with existing systems including the Rauland V Nurse Call System, with potential preference given to Nebraska vendors, resident disabled veterans, or businesses in designated enterprise zones. Vendors must be prepared to provide complete maintenance, software and firmware upgrades, and annual staff training throughout the contract period.