Y1DA--437-24-150, Replace Nurse Call and Code Blue System

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23, has issued a Solicitation for Project 437-24-150, "Replace Nurse Call and Code Blue System," at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, ND. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price construction contract. The project involves the complete replacement of the existing nurse call and code blue systems with a new, fully operating Digital Nurse Call/Code Blue Communication System. Offers are due by May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, engineering, warranty, training, and services necessary for the demolition of existing systems and the installation of a new Digital Nurse Call/Code Blue Communication System across approximately 260+ locations within the facility. Key aspects include:

• System Installation: Complete replacement of existing nurse call and code blue systems, including nurse consoles, control stations, dome lights, call cords, and pull cord/emergency push button stations.
• Infrastructure: Installation of new cables, gangs, conduit drops, and utilization of existing raceways. Demolition areas affecting fire barriers must be patched and fireproofed.
• Integration: The new system must integrate with the existing VA hospital network, paging system, and Patient Bed Service Walls.
• Compliance: Adherence to the Scope of Work (SOW), contract documents, National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), local building codes, VA, and American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) facility standards, as well as Joint Commission Life Safety Accreditation.
• Performance: The system must be VA serviceable, plug-and-play, and IP68 waterproof. A 5-year warranty for all products and software is required.
• On-site Requirements: Provision of an on-site Project Manager/Superintendent, coordination with multiple VA Points of Contact, mandatory privacy training for personnel, and strict adherence to VA and OSHA safety and security measures, including ICRA/PCRA.
• Documentation: Detailed architectural and electrical plans (Drawing Sets C1-C4), technical specifications (Attachment B1), and a comprehensive submittal register (Attachment H) are provided. An asbestos survey (Attachment F1) for Building 1 is also included, requiring bidders to account for potential abatement.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14). Bidders must be registered and certified in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database.
• NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19 Million small business size standard.
• Estimated Magnitude: Between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.
• Period of Performance: 475 calendar days from the issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).
• Place of Performance: Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm St N, Fargo, ND 58102.

Submission & Evaluation

• Offers Due: May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT.
• Submission Method: Email to eric.reis@va.gov, with the subject line "437-24-150, CON Replace Nurse Call and Code Blue System." Submissions must be in Adobe PDF format, maximum 5 megabytes.
• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the government, considering price. A public bid opening will be held via teleconference on May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
• Mandatory Requirements: Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov, have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and complete Online Representations and Certifications. A bid guarantee (SF24) is required, and performance/payment bonds (SF25/25A) will be required within ten days of award. Compliance with prevailing wage rates (Attachment D1) and limitations on subcontracting (Attachment E1) is also mandatory.

Key Dates & Contact

• Site Visit: April 30, 2026, 9:00 AM CT.
• Technical Questions Due: May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM CT, via email to Eric.Reis@va.gov.
• Primary Contact: Eric J Reis, Senior Contracting Officer, Eric.Reis@va.gov.