Q521--FY25: In-Home Respiratory Therapy Service| NFSG
ID: 36C24825Q0011Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

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Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners (621399)

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MEDICAL- PULMONARY (Q521)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for In-Home Respiratory Therapy Services to R. Keith Enterprises Inc., also known as The Respiratory Agency, located in Riverview, Florida. This contract will provide off-site respiratory therapy for a single veteran requiring specialized Lung Expansion and Airway Clearance therapy, as prescribed by the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center. The initiative is crucial for addressing the unique healthcare needs of veterans, particularly those with acute respiratory conditions, and aims to enhance their quality of life while preventing potential hospitalizations. Interested parties may submit proposals or capability statements to the Contracting Officer, Peter Bedard, at peter.bedard@va.gov, with an estimated contract value of approximately $65,700 for the first year, potentially totaling $363,029 over five years. The deadline for submissions is specified in the notice.

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    Peter BedardContracting Officer
    (813) 785-0881
    peter.bedard@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for In-Home Respiratory Therapy Services to R. Keith Enterprises Inc., known as The Respiratory Agency. This acquisition aims to provide off-site respiratory therapy for a single veteran requiring Lung Expansion and Airway Clearance therapy, as prescribed by the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center. The contract will span five years and is not open for competitive quotations, though other interested parties can submit proposals by the specified deadline. The action falls under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines that allow for sole source contracts exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The relevant NAICS code is 621399, indicating a focus on ambulatory health care services, with a size standard of $10 million. Interested parties should address comments or inquiries to the Contracting Officer, Peter Bedard, by email. This notice exemplifies the VA's efforts to address specific healthcare needs of veterans in a streamlined contracting process.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Off-site In-home Respiratory Therapy Services, awarded to R. Keith Enterprises Inc., dba The Respiratory Agency, located in Riverview, Florida. This procurement falls under FAR Part 13.5, allowing for simplified procedures due to unique service requirements for a single veteran with acute respiratory needs, who is ineligible for existing programs. The Malcom Randall VA Medical Center has identified this contract as necessary for the delivery of critical respiratory therapy to prevent potential hospitalizations. The service aims to improve the quality of life for the veteran through professional respiratory care, observation, and timely medical reporting. Estimated costs for the base year are approximately $65,700, which may extend to $363,029 over four option years. Market research confirmed no other local providers could meet these particular needs, reinforcing the justification for sole sourcing this contract. The contract is aimed at sustaining vital healthcare support, highlighting the VA’s commitment to providing tailored services for veterans' unique health requirements.
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