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 an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Project Number 437-24-150, "Replace Nurse Call and Code Blue System" at its Fargo, North Dakota facility. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a single, firm-fixed-price construction contract. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
Scope of Work
The contractor will 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 construction, engineering, system warranty, and training. All work must comply with the Scope of Work (SOW), contract documents, National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) standards, local building codes, VA facility standards, and American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) facility standards. The period of performance is 475 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
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)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 million
- Magnitude of Construction: $2,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 475 calendar days
Eligibility & Submission
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. All prospective bidders must also have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered and active in SAM.gov, with current electronic Representations and Certifications.
Key Dates
- Presolicitation Published: April 7, 2026
- Solicitation Issuance (Planned): On or about April 23, 2026
- Award Date (Expected): Within 90 calendar days from receipt of proposals
- Response Date (for this notice): April 22, 2026, 5:00 PM CT
Additional Information
The IFB solicitation documents will be available for download exclusively on SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/opportunities). Interested bidders are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all documents and any amendments. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer, Eric Reis, at eric.reis@va.gov.