This document outlines a comprehensive solicitation for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Home Medical Equipment (HME) services for the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center and its affiliated clinics. The contract is a firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a base year and four ordering periods, covering pick-up, delivery, set-up, disassembly, storage, repairs, and inventory management of VA-owned equipment. Key requirements include adherence to Joint Commission Standards, 24/7 emergency services, and a contractor facility within 5-15 miles of the Medical Center. The contractor must also provide Veteran/Caregiver education on equipment use and safety, perform electrical and mechanical safety inspections, and maintain detailed records. The scope extends to specific counties in Mississippi and parishes in Louisiana, ensuring comprehensive support for Veterans in the region.
This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice, number 36C25626R0030, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The solicitation seeks proposals for Prosthetics Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Home Medical services, including long-term storage, delivery, pick-up, and all other associated services. The response deadline is December 29, 2025, at 11 AM Central Time. This is a set-aside for SBA and falls under Product Service Code Q201 and NAICS Code 621610. The point of contact for this solicitation is LaTonya Mack, Contract Specialist, at LaTonya.Mack@va.gov. Further details, including the full description and wage determination, are provided in attached documents.
This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5153, Revision No. 28, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific Mississippi counties (Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Simpson, Yazoo). It details compliance requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, specifying minimum hourly wages of $17.75 and $13.30, respectively, depending on the contract award or renewal date. The document lists various occupations with their corresponding wage rates, mandatory health and welfare benefits ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour if covered by EO 13706), vacation accrual (2-4 weeks), and eleven paid holidays. It also includes provisions for paid sick leave under EO 13706, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. Special instructions for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers are provided, along with procedures for conforming unlisted occupations via Standard Form 1444.