663-21-101 Nurse Call Replacement

Closed Solicitation Posted Jul 31, 2025

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from Nov 4, 2025.

Solicitation number: 36C26025R0017
Agency: Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Responses due: Sep 2, 2025, 11:00 AM ET
Set-aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
PSC: N059 Installation Of Equipment- Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components
Place of performance: Seattle, Washington 98108, United States
Points of contact: Dennis Einarson dennis.einarson@va.gov (360) 852-9884

Susan Howe susan.howe2@va.gov (360) 816-2754

Dennis Einarson dnnis.einarson@va.gov (360) 852-9884

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Aug 27, 2025.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Aug 27, 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS) in Seattle, Washington is procuring comprehensive nurse call system replacement services across five buildings: Buildings 33, 100, 101, 102, and 103. The project involves replacing the existing Rauland Responder IV and 4000 devices, which are 8 years past end of life, with a new internet protocol (IP) based system that includes master stations, patient stations, toilet and bath call cords, dome lights, and staff communication devices. The contractor must provide all supervision, services, tools, labor, materials, temporary equipment, and permanent equipment necessary for the complete system replacement, including ensuring zero downtime by implementing a temporary wireless nurse call system during installation. The contract will be awarded on a best value tradeoff basis, evaluating technical approach, key personnel qualifications, past performance, and price, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price. Proposals are due by 8:00 AM PDT on September 2, 2025, with multiple amendments having been issued to address contractor questions and clarify technical specifications.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with an estimated contract value of at least $5 million and specific limitations requiring 85% of work to be performed by SDVOSB/VOSB firms. No incumbent contractor is specifically mentioned in the available documentation. The total period of performance is 654 calendar days, structured in phases including submittal creation, shop drawings review, material procurement, on-site mobilization, sitework, and final acceptance. The project requires specialized key personnel including a Project Manager, Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Safety and Health Officer, with strict requirements that the Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Site Safety Officer must be three separate individuals. Work will be performed at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System's Seattle Campus in Seattle, Washington, with the contractor required to comply with VA information security protocols, conduct weekly progress meetings, and adhere to specific work hour restrictions while ensuring the existing system remains fully operational until the new system is completely installed and certified.

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Update #6 · Latest · Aug 27, 2025

See Amendment 5

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS), Seattle Campus requires the services of a Contractor to provide all necessary supervision, services, tools, labor, materials, temporary equipment, and equipment to replace the existing Nurse Call system in Buildings 33, 100, 101, 102, and 103.