DA10--Prism IPX Paging System
Overview
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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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 20, has announced an award for the Prism IPX Paging System for the VA Portland Health Care System in Portland, OR. This contract is a Firm Fixed-Price agreement, set aside for Total Small Business. The awardee is not specified in the provided information.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers the provision and installation of a complete, fully operational hospital-wide paging system. This includes all necessary hardware (servers, gateways, encryption servers, base station controllers), software licenses, warranty, installation, configuration, testing, and training. Key mandatory requirements for the system include VHA ERA approval for network connection, operation on 115/120VAC, upgrade capability, standalone or redundant high availability, encryption, a database supporting over 500,000 users, VoIP SIP Telephony input, IP connected modules, and auto-failover. The system must also comply with industry protocols, offer email in/out capability, secure access, web management, high-speed paging, ipBSC Simulcast design, tracking of paging acknowledgements, a no-message-loss server, an Operations Management Interface module, logging, site monitoring, alarm processing, and usage/diagnostic reports. Contractor personnel are required to have current factory training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Service Order
- Period of Performance: Twelve months after award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% Small Business Set-Aside)
- Award Announcement Date: April 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR 97239
Evaluation
The original solicitation indicated that adherence to Statement of Work (SOW) requirements and demonstrated capabilities were considered more important than price. The government aimed to award to the responsible offeror whose proposal was most advantageous, considering price and other factors. Required submissions included OEM authorization, evidence of installation capability, details on service provision, technical certifications/experience, and a company capability statement. Award was made on an "All or Nothing" basis.
Additional Notes
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 517121, and the PSC Code is DA10. The Contracting Point of Contact is Maureen Sundstrom (Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov).