Duress equipment for staff and infant security

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a comprehensive duress equipment security system for staff and infant protection at the Northern Navajo Medical Center and Four Corners Regional Health Center. The solicitation (No. 75H71025Q00159) requires the procurement of 900 wireless security buttons, including staff lanyards and infant wrist/leg tags, compatible with existing information technology systems. Key contract requirements include providing comprehensive staff training based on adult learning principles, conducting on-site and virtual training sessions, and performing preventive maintenance that meets standards from ANSI, AORN, and The Joint Commission. The solicitation response is due by May 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM MDT, with a site visit previously conducted on May 20, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical compliance, system compatibility, training approach, and overall solution effectiveness for the medical facilities.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside with an initial base year from 06/01/2025 to 05/31/2026, and potential for four additional one-year option periods through 05/31/2030. The project covers approximately 304,123 square feet across two healthcare facilities in Shiprock, New Mexico, including 186,000 sq. ft. at Northern Navajo Medical Center and 118,123 sq. ft. at Four Corners Regional Health Center. The system deployment will require new servers, potential hardware installations on each floor, and integration with existing CCTV and card reading systems. Specific requirements include training 20 staff members, with 10 administrators managing system tasks like badge and battery replacements. Delivery of equipment is scheduled for 60 days after contract award, with immediate training to follow delivery, installation, and acceptance.