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Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source in order to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to provide up... Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, is issuing this Notice of Intent to Sole Source in order to identify any potential sources that have the resources and capabilities to provide upgrades/updates to the Rauland Responder Nurse Call system. This requirement is defined primary by existing hardware already in use at the Huntington VA Medical Center. BACKGROUND Our mission critical Rauland Responder Nurse Call system is running on obsolete hardware and will cease to function without an upgrade to the latest Responder 5 hardware. SCOPE PS-1) Remove all the Rauland Responder 4 hardware and replace with Responder 5 devices. These devices shall be integrated into the existing Rauland Responder Infrastructure. PS-2) Upgrade the Rauland Responder (Code Blue) system including software and any outdated, non-complaint, or questionable hardware items, ensuring the system is up to date with current industry standards. PS-3) The Responder 5 and Vocera system must have working communication and interoperability. The contractor shall verify this has been established and is responsible for providing the necessary materials and labor to correct any issues. PS-4) The contractor shall evaluate the Nurse Call system as a whole and repair/replace any items that are outdated, non-compliant, or questionable. If additional components, currently not present in the existing system are required, the contractor shall provide the necessary materials and labor required to make the system compliant with current industry standards. Work included but is not necessarily limited to general construction activities for replacement work including architectural finishes and miscellaneous other items as detailed on the plans and indicated in the specifications. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center 1540 Spring Valley Dr. Huntington, WV 25704 TRAVEL N/A GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY None. INTERESTED & CAPABLE RESPONSES: NCO 5 is seeking responses from businesses that are interested in this procurement and consider themselves to have the resources, rights, and capabilities necessary to provide these services. Please respond with your: Business name, business type, socio-economic status (e.g., Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, Disadvantaged Small Business, 8(a), etc.), person of contact (including telephone number & email address), GSA Contract number if applicable, and DUNS number Capability statement Responses must be submitted by 0800 AM (EDT) September 1st, 2022. Responses to the information requested above may be submitted via email to Craig.Armagost@va.gov. This Special Notice of Intent to sole source is for planning purposes ONLY. The results of this notice will assist in the development of (1) the requirement, and (2) the acquisition strategy (e.g., small business set-aside, full and open competition, etc.). VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice.