Code Blue Paging System
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- Solicitation number
- 36C25625Q0702
- Agency
- Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517122 Agents for Wireless Telecommunications Services
- Place of performance
- Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, United States
- Points of contact
-
- James Hunt james.hunt2@va.gov
- Anthony C Marion anthony.marion2@va.gov (713) 794-7408
- Bennett Smith bennett.smith2@va.gov (800) 827-1000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (VACHS) is seeking a contractor to install and maintain a code blue alpha-numeric paging system for its facilities in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is procuring a comprehensive communication system that includes installation of paging system hardware, delivery and programming of 200 Apollo AP-700 pagers, and ongoing preventive maintenance. The solicitation requires interested parties to be registered in the U.S. Small Business Administration's Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database and the System for Award Management (SAM) as of the quote and award dates. The actual solicitation will be issued on or about April 8, 2025, with proposals due by May 18, 2025. Contractors must meet specific technical requirements, including HIPAA-compliant messaging, encrypted communication, and the ability to transmit emergency medical event messages within 10 seconds to specific hospital zones and staff groups.
The contract is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 517122, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period with four additional 12-month option periods, indicating a potential total contract duration of five years. The system must support 2,000 physical pagers/users and have capabilities for messaging across phone applications, email, and text platforms. Technical specifications require 99.9% system availability, reliability, and accuracy, with potential liquidated damages of $37.50 per affected individual in the event of a data breach. Contractors must also comply with VA information security and privacy protocols, including mandatory cybersecurity and privacy training for personnel accessing VA information systems. While no specific award value is mentioned, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant investment in communication infrastructure for the Veterans Healthcare System.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 2 to the RFQ:
The purpose of this amendment is to revise the PWS and remove all references to the FIPS standard. FIPS will not be required and will not be part of the techical evaluation.
The closing date and time of the RFQ is changed to 5/15/2025 at 4:30 PM CDT.
See the attached amendment and PWS.
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE RFQ:
Amd 01 changes the Contracting Officer to Bennett Smith. Email is bennett.smith2@va.gov. Mr. James Hunt and Mr. Anthony Marion are no longer the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer for this requirement.
The amendment also provides questions and answers about the RFQ that were asked by interested offerors.
The closing date and time for the RFQ are not changed.
See the attached PDF Document - Amendment 01.
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (VACHS) has a requirement for installation and maintenance of a code blue alpha-numeric paging system to support its facilities located in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. The requirement includes installation of the paging system hardware, delivery and set-up programming of 200 Apollo AP-700 (or equal) pagers, and preventive maintenance of the paging system after installation. The contract is expected to be firm, fixed-price for one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
This is a pre-solicitation notice only. Interested parties should watch for the issuance of the actual solicitation and associated documents on or about April 8, 2025, which will contain the specific work requirement, and contract terms and conditions.
The solicitation will be issued as a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside in accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7006 under NAICS code 517122, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. All interested parties must be listed in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov as of the date of their quote and the date of award. Parties not registered as required above will NOT be eligible for award. Award will NOT be delayed for registration.
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. No pricing is being requested at this time. Please monitor this website for posting of the actual solicitation to download the associated solicitation documents.
Update #2 ·
AMENDMENT 1 TO THE RFQ:
Amd 01 changes the Contracting Officer to Bennett Smith. Email is bennett.smith2@va.gov. Mr. James Hunt and Mr. Anthony Marion are no longer the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer for this requirement.
The amendment also provides questions and answers about the RFQ that were asked by interested offerors.
The closing date and time for the RFQ are not changed.
See the attached PDF Document - Amendment 01.
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (VACHS) has a requirement for installation and maintenance of a code blue alpha-numeric paging system to support its facilities located in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. The requirement includes installation of the paging system hardware, delivery and set-up programming of 200 Apollo AP-700 (or equal) pagers, and preventive maintenance of the paging system after installation. The contract is expected to be firm, fixed-price for one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
This is a pre-solicitation notice only. Interested parties should watch for the issuance of the actual solicitation and associated documents on or about April 8, 2025, which will contain the specific work requirement, and contract terms and conditions.
The solicitation will be issued as a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside in accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7006 under NAICS code 517122, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. All interested parties must be listed in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov as of the date of their quote and the date of award. Parties not registered as required above will NOT be eligible for award. Award will NOT be delayed for registration.
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. No pricing is being requested at this time. Please monitor this website for posting of the actual solicitation to download the associated solicitation documents.
Update #1 ·
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE
The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (VACHS) has a requirement for installation and maintenance of a code blue alpha-numeric paging system to support its facilities located in Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. The requirement includes installation of the paging system hardware, delivery and set-up programming of 200 Apollo AP-700 (or equal) pagers, and preventive maintenance of the paging system after installation. The contract is expected to be firm, fixed-price for one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
This is a pre-solicitation notice only. Interested parties should watch for the issuance of the actual solicitation and associated documents on or about April 8, 2025, which will contain the specific work requirement, and contract terms and conditions.
The solicitation will be issued as a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside in accordance with VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 819.7006 under NAICS code 517122, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. All interested parties must be listed in the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov as of the date of their quote and the date of award. Parties not registered as required above will NOT be eligible for award. Award will NOT be delayed for registration.
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. No pricing is being requested at this time. Please monitor this website for posting of the actual solicitation to download the associated solicitation documents.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Work Statement - Revised .pdf | ||
| 36C25625Q0702 0002.pdf | ||
| 36C25625Q0702 0001.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Code Blue Paging System | Solicitation | |
| Code Blue Paging System | Pre-Solicitation |
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