J035--Patient Elopement | Installation (VA-26-00064749)

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals to install and upgrade a Patient Elopement and Wander Management System for the VA North Texas Healthcare System. The project covers the Dallas and Bonham VA Medical Centers and involves software virtualization, network hardware installation, and integration with door and zone controls. The contractor will provide labor, materials, and equipment for a system that connects with existing fire alarm and security infrastructure. Work includes infection control measures, such as Class III dust containment with HEPA carts in patient areas. The performance period is scheduled for August 2026 through July 2027 and includes maintenance, staff training, and clinical education. Three amendments have been issued to clarify technical requirements and logistics. Amendment 0001 changed the site visit from mandatory to optional, and Amendment 0003 addressed equipment quantities and the use of equivalent technical solutions. Proposals are due June 15, 2026. The Department of Veterans Affairs is procuring a patient elopement and wander management system for the VA North Texas Healthcare System. This project involves security infrastructure at facilities in Dallas and Bonham, Texas, to prevent unauthorized patient departures. The project involves installing a patient elopement and wander management system at the Dallas and Bonham VA Medical Centers, including the removal of legacy equipment and cabling.