DHS Medical Supplies BPA Modification
ID: MedicalSupplies1SSJ_February2023Type: Justification
AwardedJan 25, 2023
Award #:Multiple
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Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONBORDER ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3fbca3099056487899788a660ac9684d/view
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    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is modifying existing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for medical supplies to address urgent operational needs. This modification extends the current BPAs, which support federal personnel in emergency medical services and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, through February 24, 2023, while the agency prepares for a competitive acquisition of new medical supplies. The BPAs are critical for fulfilling mission-essential requirements, particularly in response to operational and pandemic-related challenges. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Dominique Brown at dominique.u.brown@cbp.dhs.gov or by phone at 317-715-6253, or reach out to Donna McMullen at donna.r.mcmullen@cbp.dhs.gov or 317-339-7189.

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    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending the existing DHS Medical Supplies Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) for one month due to urgent needs for medical supplies for personnel and individuals in custody, as the current contracts set to expire cannot be replaced immediately. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 3304(c) due to unusual and compelling urgency, ensuring continuity of access to vital medical supplies amid ongoing supply chain challenges. The agency plans to issue a competitive solicitation for a new set of BPAs in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2023, while ensuring compliance with new procurement regulations.
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