Q999--VISN 12 DME Delivery Services
ID: 36C25225Q0296Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (621610)

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors to provide Durable Medical Equipment (DME) delivery services for multiple facilities within the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 12, primarily located in Wisconsin and Illinois. The procurement aims to assess the capabilities of potential contractors to deliver approximately 2,400 items annually, including essential medical equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, and bathroom safety equipment, while ensuring adequate storage facilities of around 1,000 square feet across various locations. This initiative is crucial for enhancing service delivery to veterans in the designated areas, reflecting the VA's commitment to accessible healthcare. Interested parties must submit their organizational details and capacity statements by March 3, 2025, via email to Contract Specialist Joni Dorr at joni.dorr@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Contract SpecialistJoni Dorr
    414-844-4800x43248
    joni.dorr@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice to support a requirement for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) delivery services for multiple facilities within Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 12, primarily in Wisconsin and Illinois. This market research aims to assess the interest and capabilities of potential vendors who can provide DME services, including various medical equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, and bathroom safety equipment, with an estimated annual delivery quantity of 2,400 items. Prospective contractors are asked to submit their organizational details, including contact information and capacity statements, as well as information about storage facilities meeting the specified requirements, primarily around 1000 square feet per facility across different locations. The responses will inform the procurement method, which may lead to either a small business set-aside, sole sourcing, or a full and open competition. Interested parties must submit their responses by March 3, 2025, via email. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to improving service delivery to veterans in the designated areas.
    The document outlines the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 12 and details its healthcare facilities, geographical areas, and counties involved in its operations. VISN 12 encompasses several regions across multiple states including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The map illustrates the locations of various Veterans Affairs healthcare facilities such as VA Medical Centers, Health Care Centers, and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Each facility serves specific markets, with emphasis on primary care and outpatient services for veterans. The information is part of a broader government initiative that ensures quality healthcare is accessible for veterans in the designated regions, streamlining resources across different states. The comprehensive listing of counties under VISN 12 emphasizes the network's extensive reach and the provision of healthcare services to veterans in these areas.
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