Y1DA--437-24-150, Replace Nurse Call and Code Blue 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), Fargo Health Care System intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Project Number 437-24-150, to Replace Nurse Call and Code Blue System at its Fargo, North Dakota facility. This will be a single, firm-fixed-price contract with an estimated magnitude between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The RFP is planned for issuance on or about February 12, 2026, with proposals anticipated to be due around February 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the complete installation of a new, fully operating Digital Nurse Call/Code Blue Communication System and associated equipment. This includes testing and certification to ensure the system can receive, distribute, and support communication signals. All work must adhere to the Scope of Work (SOW), contract documents, National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards, local building codes, VA, and American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) facility standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19 million small business size standard.
- Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 475 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Place of Performance: Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND 58102.
Eligibility & Submission
- SDVOSB Requirement: Bidders must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov) at the time of bid submission.
- Registration: All prospective bidders must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and active in SAM.gov (http://www.sam.gov). Electronic online Representations and Certifications within SAM must be completed.
- RFP Issuance: Planned for on or about February 12, 2026.
- Anticipated Proposal Due Date: February 11, 2026 (17:00 Central Time).
- Award Date: Within 90 calendar days from receipt of proposals.
- Solicitation Documents: Will be available for download on SAM.gov. Interested bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all documents and amendments.
- Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to Eric Reis, Contracting Officer, at eric.reis@va.gov. No telephone inquiries will be answered.