Q702--Hill-Rom Nurse Call System Hardware Upgrade

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 has issued a Special Notice through the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) regarding a non-competitive contract modification with Hill-Rom for a Nurse Call System Hardware Upgrade. The notice indicates the government's intent to negotiate directly with Hill-Rom, which is the sole authorized vendor capable of completing upgrades to their installed Call Room System. This acquisition is being conducted under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 1901 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i). The contract will be structured as a Firm-Fixed Price modification, with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541511 and a business size standard of $34 million. The notice specifically emphasizes that this is not a competitive solicitation and is limited to Hill-Rom as the exclusive service provider.

Contractors interested in potentially participating must submit written notification to Contracting Officer Robert Ruska by 10:00 AM Central Time on May 2, 2025. Any firm believing it can meet the requirements must provide detailed supporting evidence demonstrating compliance, which must include a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming the vendor is an authorized distributor per clause 852.212-71(c). While the government will evaluate any responses received, they retain sole discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement. No solicitation documents will be made available, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The opportunity is not set aside for any specific category of business, and interested parties must carefully review the notice's specific requirements. Potential respondents should be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation proving their capability to fulfill the contract's specific technical and authorization requirements.