6350--Prism Code Blue System Upgrade
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 22, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Prism Code Blue System Upgrade at the VA Loma Linda Medical Center. This critical upgrade addresses progressive failures in the existing proprietary paging system, which directly impacts patient safety and emergency response capabilities. The VA intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to Prism-IPX Systems LLC due to the proprietary nature of the technology. Responses from interested parties are due by July 6, 2026, at 1 PM PDT.
Purpose & Context
The current Prism Code Blue platform at VA Loma Linda is experiencing progressive failures, rendering portions of the life safety notification system inoperable. This has led to unacceptable delays in dispatching code blue teams, resulting in documented adverse impacts on patient safety, including immediate risks of serious injury or death for Veterans. The proposed upgrade to the PriMega/PIPX platform is essential to restore a modern, reliable paging system compliant with VHA Directive 1177 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. The VA's intent to sole source to Prism-IPX Systems LLC is based on the proprietary nature of the existing system and the fact that Prism-IPX is the exclusive developer and supporter of the required technology.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all supplies, software, hardware, project management, installation, field support, and post-implementation support to upgrade the existing Prism Code Blue paging platform to the current PriMega/PIPX system. Key deliverables include:
- Products: PIPX-Servers, PriMega Gateway Software V11, Off Air Decoder Interface, PriMega NoLoss server interface, Dispatcher v3, SIP Licenses, various input interfaces (TAP, TNPP, SMTP, WCTPS), Linux v11 Encoding SW, Prism IP Base Station Controllers, VHF paging transmitters, OMI System v3, and Unication Pagers.
- Services: Factory project management, 3rd-party installation, field installation assistance, and a 24/7 support contract.
- Tasks: Delivery, installation, configuration, testing, system cutover with minimal disruption, and provision of all necessary documentation.
Contract Details & Set-Aside
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source (intended)
- Place of Performance: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System, 11201 Benton St., Loma Linda, CA 92357
- NAICS Code: 334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 800 Employees)
- Product Service Code: N063 - Installation of Equipment Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems
- Set-Aside: None. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. However, responsible and capable parties can submit evidence to challenge the sole source determination.
Response Requirements
This is not a solicitation. Interested parties must submit clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses should include:
- Company name, address, point of contact, and business size status (e.g., SDVOSB, WOSB, Large Business).
- Capabilities statement demonstrating ability to meet DRAFT SOW requirements, including OEM experience with Prism-IPX/PriMega/PIPX systems.
- Information on domestic product capability and Buy American Act/TAA compliance.
- Confirmation of being manufacturer, authorized distributor, or solution provider.
- Details on compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule and Limitations on Subcontracting.
- Lead time, estimated lifespan, support services, and FDA clearance (if applicable).
- Information on existing Federal Government contracts (e.g., FSS GSA).
- General pricing for market research purposes.
- SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code.
Key Dates & Contact
- Responses Due: July 6, 2026, by 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
- Submit To: Clift Domen at Clift.Domen@va.gov (Subject line: PR for 605-26-3-077-0457 Code Blue System upgrade)