7G21--Lee County Nurse Call System

SOL #: 36C24826Q0237Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)

TAMPA, FL, 33637, United States

Place of Performance

Cape Coral, FL

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

Digital Network Communications Hardware, Software, And Other Equipment Used Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Local Area Network (Lan). Wide Area Network (Wan) Digital Transmission Equipment, Supporting Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Includes 1) External Digital Network Transport Equipment (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points 2) Copper And Fiber Communications Systems, And 3) Cellular Infrastructure Such As Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication. Products And Tools That Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Digital Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. (7G21)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/52f1097583754936b8b56778836efe19/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 4, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 2, 2026, 9:30 PM

Qualification Details

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 8, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) 36C24826Q0237 for the provision and installation of a Nurse Call System at the Lee County Healthcare Center (LCHC) in Cape Coral, FL. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by March 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the replacement of the existing nurse call system with a new one, specified as "Brand Name or Equal" to the Jeron Provider 700. The scope includes system hardware, licensed software, comprehensive installation services, integration, testing, documentation, transition planning, and post-implementation support. Key system features must include dedicated emergency buttons (Code Blue, Staff Assist), clear visual/audible alerts, two-way communication, patient room stations, and LED corridor lights, all compliant with VA standards. Technical requirements mandate adherence to the VA Technical Information Library (TIL) Design Guide, FDA 510(k) Class II listing, FCC Part 68 compliance, open architecture for interoperability, VoIP capabilities, and 100% US-manufactured components, with the solution supporting IPv6.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS Code: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
Size Standard: 800 Employees
Contract Period: Base Period from April 1, 2026, to September 1, 2026
Place of Performance: Lee County Healthcare Center, 2489 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Submission & Evaluation

Offers Due: March 2, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
Questions Due: February 23, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
Mandatory Site Visit: February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at LCHC. Registration is required by February 13, 2026.
Submission Method: Submit quotes to Lakiesha.anderson@va.gov.
Evaluation Factors: Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, Veterans Involvement, and Price. The Government will use a comparative evaluation process, with evaluation credit given for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) verified in VetCert.

Key Attachments & Requirements

Bidders must review Appendix B and C of VA Handbook 6500.6, which outline stringent Information Security and Privacy requirements. These appendices detail contractor obligations for handling VA sensitive information and IT resources, including data rights, access to VA systems, immediate security incident reporting, and product integrity (e.g., supply chain compliance, encryption, Software Bills of Materials). Compliance with VA privacy and security policies, HIPAA, and the execution of a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) are mandatory if Protected Health Information (PHI) or Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is accessed, created, transmitted, or stored.