This is a solicitation for the replacement of approximately 65% of the existing nurse call system at the Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS). The current legacy system is obsolete and has experienced a total failure due to internal flooding. The replacement will involve upgrading to a new platform that integrates with existing systems to enhance communication, streamline workflows, and improve patient care. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and repair plans, including head end cabinets, field devices, cabling, system demolition, programming, server software, floor plan drawings, and spare equipment. Submittals will be managed through an exchange access system. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for March 31, 2026, and April 1, 2026. All questions must be submitted by April 2, 2026. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price, one-time supply contract with a one-year period of performance. The warranty requirement is a minimum of one year. Installation and training are also required. The delivery location is the Iowa City VA Health Care System.
The delivery schedule is to be coordinated with the Iowa City VA Health Care System POC and will be within the one-year period of performance, with specific dates to be determined. The vendor shall deliver the equipment via standard delivery with F. O. B. destination as scheduled. The equipment shall be delivered to the Iowa City VA Health Care System, 601 Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA ****.
The bid notice states that payment will be made upon delivery and government acceptance. Invoices shall be submitted in arrears upon delivery and government acceptance. Payment will be made by EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and invoices shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR clause ****.
The bid notice states that the manufacturer must offer a 1-year minimum warranty that the product is free from defects in materials and workmanship. All defects will be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer at no cost to the buyer. The successful vendor shall initiate the start of the warranty periods from the date of startup, not from the date of purchase.
The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The evaluation factors are Technical, Delivery and Installation, and Price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a direct comparison to determine which quote provides the government with its needs.
The quoter shall provide a complete technical description demonstrating how the proposed solution meets or exceeds the requirements of the Statement of Work. The quoter shall provide all documentation demonstrating that it possesses all licenses, permits, certifications, and registrations required to legally perform the services under this requirement within the applicable state of Iowa and under federal law. Evidence of insurance demonstrating compliance with the supplemental insurance requirements is also required.
Site visits for interested parties shall be conducted during the solicitation phase on March 31, 2026, from **** to ****, and April 1, 2026, from **** to ****. Please contact Dellalynn Caldwell to notify her if you intend to participate.
The bid notice states that product samples are not required. The solicitation provision FAR **** states that when required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers.
All questions must be submitted to the contracting officer by **** at **** mountain standard time. An amendment to the solicitation shall follow addressing contractors questions.