Augusta VA Healthcare System Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services
ID: 36C24725R0095Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (W065)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/81cee1833ee04290ae31052c73691e31/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services for the Augusta VA Healthcare System in Georgia. This procurement aims to ensure that veterans have access to essential home health equipment, specifically focusing on the rental of medical equipment necessary for respiratory support. The opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC), emphasizing the importance of supporting veteran entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector. Interested parties should contact Leonard Robinson at leonar.robinson@va.gov for further details, as the presolicitation notice indicates that the procurement process is underway.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Leonard Robinson
    leonard.robinson@va.gov
    Files
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    BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT.docx
    This Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, and an unnamed Business Associate, establishes requirements for the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH Acts. The agreement details definitions, terms, and conditions for PHI ownership, use, and disclosure by the Business Associate, including restrictions, safeguarding measures, breach notification protocols, and subcontractor obligations. The Business Associate must report any PHI violations within 24 hours and provide a detailed written report within 10 business days. It also outlines the Covered Entity's obligations, amendment procedures, and termination clauses. The agreement emphasizes the Business Associate's liability for HIPAA violations and ensures PHI protection even after termination. The agreement will be reviewed every two years to ensure compliance and accuracy.
    QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN.doc
    This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the systematic method for evaluating the performance of a contract for Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services for Veteran beneficiaries at the Augusta VA Healthcare System. The QASP details what will be monitored, how monitoring will occur, who is responsible for monitoring, and how results will be documented. It emphasizes the contractor's responsibility for quality control while the Government ensures objective performance evaluation. Key performance standards are established for various service requirements, including notification, delivery, employee identification, patient education, emergency services, equipment maintenance, and reporting, each with acceptable quality levels and surveillance methods. Performance will be rated using a scale from
    Solicitation 36C24725R0095.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services for the Augusta VA Healthcare System. This contract, valued at up to $16,000,000.00 over five years, aims to provide comprehensive oxygen and ventilation services to Veteran beneficiaries in the Augusta, GA area and its catchment regions. Services include equipment setup, installation, maintenance, and 24/7 emergency support, adhering to Joint Commission (JC) standards. The contractor must ensure timely deliveries, patient education, and safety assessments, with specific requirements for oxygen concentrators, cylinders, ventilators, and associated supplies. The solicitation details performance expectations, administrative data, and various federal and VA-specific clauses governing the contract.
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