Brand Name Only Phillips Bedside Monitors
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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), specifically VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing Brand Name Only Phillips Physiological Monitoring System Hardware and Software. This is for the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, PA, to replace an end-of-life system. Responses are due June 10, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The VA aims to gather information on potential sources for an upgrade to the existing Phillips Physiological Monitoring System. The upgrade includes updated hardware, software, and network infrastructure to ensure continued vendor support, enhanced security, and reliable patient data management.
Requirement Details
The requirement at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center includes:
- Phillips Physiological Monitoring System: Bedside monitors (19" and 15" touch screen), central monitoring computers, and telemetry modules.
- Virtual Server Solutions: Server OVA images for Windows Server 2022 or Linux, SQL Server 2022, and specific virtual servers for care management, web interface, and physiological data.
- Integration & Interfaces: Installation of Hospital Layer 7 (HL7) Interface for integration with PICIS, EMR, and ADT, plus interfaces for alerts/alarms to portable devices (cell phone, tablet, Vocera, pager) and between central monitoring and Vocera/PICIS.
- Network Infrastructure: Replacement of Cisco hardware with new Aruba hardware (switches, wireless access points, UPS units).
- Software & Support: Physiological software compatible with existing Philips equipment, vendor support for newer OS, 24/7/365 technical/clinical support, and a VHA MOU for remote support.
- Training: Two shifts of training for nursing staff.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EST
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Place of Performance: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Response Instructions
Interested parties should submit information via email to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov. Required details include company information, DUNS, Cage Code, business size (relative to NAICS 541519), manufacturer/distributor status, product manufacturing location, details on distributors, self-performance percentage, existing federal contracts, general pricing, capabilities regarding salient characteristics, feedback on the SOW, and Unique Entity ID.
Important Notes
A Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be required due to potential access to Protected Health Information (PHI). This notice is for market research only; no solicitation exists, and responses will not be considered for award.