7A21--460-24-009 CLC and Fourth Floor Patient Elopement System
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF.244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an elopement prevention system for its Community Living Center (CLC) and fourth-floor patient areas. An elopement system is a safety technology used in healthcare and senior-care settings to monitor patients who may be at risk of leaving a facility unsupervised—particularly those with cognitive impairments such as dementia. These systems typically include wearing devices (wristbands or ankle bands), door-mounted sensors, alarm stations, and centralized monitoring software that alerts staff when a patient approaches an exit or leaves a designated area. The VA's CLCs provide long-term care and skilled nursing services to veterans, making elopement prevention a critical resident-safety function. See the solicitation for specific technical requirements, system components, and installation scope.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Veterans Affairs, Department of |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 36C24427R0001 |
| NAICS | 541519 |
| Set-aside | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Wilmington |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under FAR 19.14. To compete, your business must:
- Be at least 51% unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans
- Have one or more service-disabled veterans manage day-to-day operations and make long-term decisions
- Meet the applicable small business size standard for NAICS 541519 ($19 million annual receipts)
- Be registered in SAM.gov with active SDVOSB certification (either self-certified or VOSB/SDVOSB verified through the VA's Center for Verification and Evaluation)
Joint ventures are permitted under SDVOSB rules if they follow procertified procedures and meet affiliation requirements. Non-SDVOSB firms cannot bid as prime contractors but may participate as subcontractors.
How to put together a competitive bid
Healthcare safety technology procurements reward bidders who demonstrate clinical integration expertise alongside technical capability. Specific steps for this opportunity:
Understand the operational environment. VA CLCs serve veterans with complex medical and behavioral health needs. Emphasize your experience with memory-care, psychiatric, or skilled nursing environments—particularly in federal healthcare settings.
Address installation complexity. Elopement systems in occupied healthcare facilities require phased installation to minimize disruption to patient care. Detail your approach to working in active clinical zones, including after-hours scheduling and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) protocols.
Demonstrate interoperability. VA facilities typically require integration with existing nurse-call systems, access control, and electronic health records infrastructure. Even if not specified in the synopsis, indicate your capacity for systems integration and your experience with VA technical standards.
Highlight lifecycle support. Include training for clinical and engineering staff, preventive maintenance schedules, and warranty terms. VA evaluators often weight past performance on service responsiveness heavily.
Price strategically. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices frequently award to the lowest-price technically acceptable offer. Ensure your price is competitive while covering costs for VA-specific contract requirements like the Trade Agreements Act and veteran hiring preferences.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 36C24427R0001. The complete document will contain technical specifications, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and any amendments.
- Note the deadline: Responses are due November 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Late submissions are inadmissible in sealed-bid procurements.
- Verify your SAM.gov registration and SDVOSB status are current before preparing your offer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →