Sources Sought Code Blue Paging System Maintenance
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), through its Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) capable of providing Code Blue Paging System Maintenance. This effort supports VA Medical Centers in Hines, IL, and Tomah, WI. Responses are due by April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The VA seeks to sustain existing commercial leased beeper and maintenance services for one-way and two-way alpha and numeric messaging across VA locations in the contiguous United States. Specifically, this includes maintenance and technical support for RCOMM and Zetron short-range/code blue paging system equipment. Services must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for urgent life/safety communications. Managed system components include servers, transmitters, antennas, pagers, pager holders, and transmitter Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS).
Key requirements outlined in the draft Product Description include compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, use of sustainable products, adherence to VA Technical Reference Model (TRM), Zero Trust security controls, SSN reduction, IPv6 support, and specific software/licensing requirements. For Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, including Generative AI, requirements emphasize trustworthiness, security, responsibility, and neutrality. Bidders must also adhere to strict security and privacy mandates, including protection of VA sensitive information, data breach notification, and annual security/privacy awareness training.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- NAICS Code: 517810 (Other Telecommunications)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
- Questions Due: April 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Responses Due: April 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
Submission Requirements
Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement, limited to 10 pages, detailing their company's ability to meet the requirements. The statement should include:
- Company information, CAGE/UEI number, and point of contact.
- Business size and socioeconomic status.
- Whether the company is an OEM or reseller.
- Existing contract vehicles.
- Intent and ability to meet SDVOSB/VOSB set-aside requirements.
- A summary of their approach, comments on the provided draft Performance Description (PD), recommended contract type, and commercially available list pricing or a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM).
All submissions and questions should be sent via email to Catherine Joyce at catherine.joyce1@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute an Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal, or any other solicitation. Responses will inform the VA's acquisition strategy.