Z2DA--4th Floor Nurse Call Systems FY26 | 436-26-101 | CON
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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), specifically the VA Montana Healthcare System, is issuing a presolicitation for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. This project, titled "4th Floor Nurse Call Systems" (Project Number: 436-26-101), involves upgrading the existing nurse call infrastructure at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center in Fort Harrison, MT. A Request for Proposal (RFP) is expected to be posted on or about March 26, 2026, with proposals due by April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The successful General Contracting company will provide all services, materials, labor, and supervision to upgrade the 4th Floor Nurse Call Systems. Key tasks include:
- Furnishing and installing (11) additional Rauland Responder 5 Waterproof Pull Cord Stations in patient restrooms.
- Upgrading (2) Responder 4 systems to Responder 5 in patient rooms 410 and 470, including specific components like corridor lights, enhanced single patient stations, pillow speakers, and bed receptacles.
- Ensuring all new components integrate and operate with the existing Rauland Ametek system.
- Coordinating with EVCO Integrated Solutions, the authorized Rauland Ametek dealer/installer for the region.
- Repairing any damage to VA property, managing construction debris, and providing own dumpster.
- Adhering to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and VA Technical Information Library (TIL) requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Presolicitation (RFP expected).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- Period of Performance: 40 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- RFP Expected Post Date: On or about March 26, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time, Denver, USA.
- Published Date: March 26, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, 3687 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT 59636.
Key Requirements & Submission
- A mandatory site investigation is required prior to bid submission to verify conditions and quantities.
- Pre-construction submittals (safety plans, quality control plan, schedules, materials) must be approved prior to NTP.
- Contractor must provide a detailed construction schedule in a "three-week look ahead" format, updated weekly.
- Daily Work Reports with photographs are required.
- All RFIs must be submitted per specifications, with the Contracting Officer as the sole approver for scope/cost changes.
- An electronic submittal tracking system must be used, with an initial register provided and updated weekly.
- Safety: OSHA-30 certified Competent Person required onsite; all other contractors/subcontractors must have OSHA-10.
- A 1-year warranty is required on all project items.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Frankie Basham (frances.basham@va.gov, 918-577-3923).