DHS Medical Supplies BPA Sole Source Justification
ID: MedicalSupplies1SSJ_November2022Type: Justification
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

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MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is seeking to extend existing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for medical supplies in response to urgent operational needs. These BPAs, which support federal personnel in emergency medical services and personal protective equipment (PPE) for mission-critical requirements, have been modified to extend their validity through December 24, 2022, while a competitive acquisition process for new contracts is underway. The current contractors involved include NAR Medical Depot, Bound Tree Medical, Atlantic Diving Supply, and others, ensuring the continued availability of essential medical supplies during this transitional period. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Eric Neckel at eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov or Donna McMullen at donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov.

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