6515--Brand Name or Equal - Rauland Responder 5 Nurse Call System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 23, is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C26326Q0435 for a Brand Name or Equal Rauland Responder 5 Nurse Call System for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. This firm-fixed-price contract aims to replace approximately 65% of the existing, obsolete Ascom nurse call system due to internal flooding. The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED. Offers are due by April 9, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the replacement of the obsolete Ascom nurse call system with a Rauland SIP server and software, integrating with existing Vocera and Rauland systems. Key deliverables include:
- Provision and installation of head-end cabinets and equipment.
- Installation, termination, and testing of field devices and associated cabling.
- System demolition and removal of existing equipment.
- Programming of Rauland R5ware and R5 software.
- Provision of a new stand-alone server, licensing, and services for the Vocera interface.
- Provision of electronic floor plan drawings and spare equipment.
- The manufacturer must offer a minimum one-year warranty.
- Installation and training services are required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Priced, one-time supply contract.
- Period of Performance: One (1) Year, from May 5, 2026, to May 4, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with an 800-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 9, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically to dennis.salmonsen@va.gov.
- Required Documents: Itemized quote and sufficient technical supporting documentation. The Buy American Certificate (FAR 52.225-2) must be completed and submitted.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Delivery and Installation, and Price. Quotes will be evaluated comparatively to determine the best overall offer. The government may award without discussions.
- Format: Quotes must be readable using Microsoft Office 2007 or later (Word, Excel) or PDF (300 dpi).
Important Dates & Notes
- Site Visits: Scheduled for March 31, 2026 (1300-1600) and April 1, 2026 (1300-1600). Contact Della-Lynn Caldwell to participate.
- Questions Due: April 2, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.
- Contact: Dennis Salmonsen, Contract Specialist, dennis.salmonsen@va.gov, 605-347-2511.
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity ID.