DA10--Vocera/Engage - Ascom Nurse Call Integration

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) intends to issue a solicitation for the integration of the Vocera Engage Ascom Nurse Call System at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The procurement focuses on implementing an advanced nurse call system with specific technological integration requirements. The contract will be administered through the VA's Milwaukee office, with Contract Specialist Laura Broacha serving as the primary point of contact. Interested vendors must submit quotes by 10:00 AM local time on May 30, 2025, with the solicitation expected to be released around May 21, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria were not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the opportunity is classified under Product Service Code DA10 and NAICS Code 541512 for Computer Systems Design Services.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), providing a targeted opportunity for qualifying vendors. The period of performance will be one base year with no additional option years, indicating a straightforward, short-term engagement. The procurement aligns with the VA's focus on technological upgrades to healthcare infrastructure, specifically targeting nurse communication systems. No specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. Potential bidders should carefully review the forthcoming solicitation documents, particularly the Statement of Work, to ensure they can meet the technical integration requirements for the Vocera Engage Ascom Nurse Call System at the Veterans Hospital.