Opportunity

SAM #36C26326Q0956

VA Solicitation for Vocera Nurse Call Badges and Accessories Replacement (VISN 23)

Buyer

VA Health Administration Center 23 (VHA NCO 23)

Posted

July 27, 2026

Respond By

August 21, 2026

Identifier

36C26326Q0956

NAICS

423690, 334290, 423490

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, is seeking to replace nurse call badges and related equipment across multiple VISN 23 healthcare sites. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23), Sioux Falls, SD - OEM Highlight: - Vocera is the specified OEM for nurse call badges and accessories (brand name or equal) - Products and Quantities: - Smart badges: V5000 (700 units), B7000 (2,578 units) - Batteries: V5000 (1,400 units), B7000 (5,156 units) - Chargers: V5000 8-bay (100 units), B7000 8-bay (341 units) - Device licenses: V5000 FIPS 140-2 (700 units), B7000 FIPS 140-3 (2,578 units) - Accessories: clips, lanyards, headsets, charger cables, training kits - Messaging add-ons: 300-user (2), 50-user (2) - Support and warranties: 1-year included, 2-year extensions for badges and chargers - Notable Requirements: - All products must be Vocera brand or equal, with a focus on compatibility and FIPS 140-3 validation - 1-year warranty required on all devices, with options for 2-year extensions - Delivery required within 124 days after award - Set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - Sites covered include Iowa City, Des Moines, Fargo, Black Hills, Minneapolis, and NWI - No services are being procured; this is a supply-only requirement

Description

Nurse call replacement badges for Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN) 23 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is a solicitation conducted using FAR Part 16 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26326Q0956 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2019-02. This procurement is a total set-aside for Service Disabled Veterans Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at time of offer to the Government (https://www.sam.gov). Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 334290 with a size standard of 800 employees. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates one firm fixed price contract award to provide upgraded nurse call badges to VISN 23. The delivery date is 124 days after receipt of award. FAR provisions 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-3 apply to this procurement and are detailed within the attached solicitation document. FAR clauses 52.212-4 applies to this procurement and are included within the attached solicitation document. Additional requirements are listed within the attached solicitation document. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) does not apply to this acquisition. Technical questions on this solicitation are due via e-mail only to Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov no later than 08:00am Central Time (CT), 07-31-2026. Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 08:00am CT, 08-21-2026. Quotes are required to be emailed to curt.larose@va.gov prior to the solicitation closing date and time. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety by the Contracting Officer before the solicitation closing. Contact Curt LaRose, Contracting Officer, at curt.larose@va.gov for information regarding the solicitation.

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