DA10--Vocera/Engage - Ascom Nurse Call Integration

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking a technology integration contractor to connect the Ascom Telligence Nurse Call system with the Vocera communication platform at the Madison VAMC Community Living Center. The project requires a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to design, procure, and install hardware, software, and licenses that enable two-way communication and alert routing between nurse call systems and Vocera badges. Vendors must demonstrate technical capabilities, including VA configuration knowledge and medical staff clearance, with proven experience in similar healthcare technology integrations. The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted via email by May 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, with a comprehensive technical proposal demonstrating system compatibility and implementation expertise. Contractors will be evaluated based on their technical approach, understanding of VA healthcare technology requirements, and ability to seamlessly integrate complex communication systems.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and falls under NAICS code 541512 with a size standard of $34 million. The base period of performance is scheduled from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, covering the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison. While the specific contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the project involves comprehensive system integration services focused on enhancing communication infrastructure in the Community Living Center nursing unit. The procurement is classified under the PSC category DA10 for Information Technology and Telecommunications Business Application Development Software as a Service. Potential contractors should be prepared to provide detailed technical specifications, demonstrate prior successful healthcare technology integration projects, and show compliance with VA-specific technical and operational requirements.