Vocera Communications Expansion   2

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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested. Solicitation number 36C26325Q0550 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. This procurement is a total set-aside for a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Prospective offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/, and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submission of their offer. This procurement is a total set-aside for a Small Business. Prospective offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission of their offer. Quotes will only be accepted from responsible contractors. The NAICS code for the solicitation is 541519 with a size standard of $34.0 Million. A list of the contract line items, quantities, and units of measure are listed within the attached solicitation documentation. The VA anticipates a firm fixed price contract award for all resources and labor necessary to complete Vocera Expansion Service for the Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. The period of performance is 07/01/2025 to 12/31/2025. 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 and 52.212-5 apply 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. Submission of Quotes Technical Questions are due to the Contracting Officer by 04-07-2025 at 12:00 PM Central Time. Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 04-11-2025 at 04:00 PM Central Time. Quotes are required to be emailed to John.Milroy@VA.GOV in .pdf or .docx format only prior to the solicitation closing date and time. Include the following in your subject line: Quotations submitted in response to Solicitation 36C26325Q0550. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure their quote is received in its entirety before the solicitation closing. Contact John Milroy, Contract Specialist at john.milroy@va.gov or 605-336-3230 ext. 7719 for information regarding the solicitation.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing this solicitation as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The goal of this contract is to provide Vocera Expansion Service for the Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System located at 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105. This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and requires prospective offerors to be verified as SDVOSB in the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert).

Work Details
The contract involves the provision of Vocera Expansion services, including the installation and configuration of Vocera software badge licenses, integration services for nurse call systems, and project management. Specific products include:

- **Vocera Software**:
- 1 x Vocera Messaging, 150 user add-on
- 1 x Vocera Messaging, 50 user add-on
- 1 x Vocera Messaging, 25 user add-on
- 33 x Engage, Enterprise License, Per Bed
- 1 x Vocera Analytics License

- **Vocera Hardware**:
- 225 x V5000 Smartbadge (includes a 1-year warranty)
- 225 x V5000 FIPS 140-2 Device License Ver 1.0
- Additional batteries, chargers, lanyards, and clips for both V5000 and C1000 models.

- **Software Maintenance & Support Services**:
- Various support packages for Vocera Messaging.

- **Professional Services and Extended Warranty**:
- Implementation and training services at a rate of $240 per hour.
- Warranty extensions for hardware components.

Period of Performance
07/01/2025 to 12/31/2025

Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System, 4101 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68105