Q201--VISN10 Home 02 Services (IN & MI)
ID: 36C25025Q0322Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF583-INDIANAPOLIS(00583)INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46202, USA

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Home Health Care Services (621610)

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MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE (Q201)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential vendors for the rental of home oxygen equipment and related services for its medical facilities in Indiana and Michigan, specifically under VISN 10. This Sources Sought Notice, identified by solicitation number 36C25025Q0322, aims to identify qualified sources capable of servicing approximately 60,000 patients annually, emphasizing the importance of enhancing healthcare delivery for veterans. Interested contractors are required to submit information detailing their capabilities, including company size, certification statuses, and relevant experience, with responses due electronically by February 28, 2025. For further inquiries, potential vendors can contact Contract Specialist Kristina L. Peart at Kristina.Peart@va.gov or by phone at 734-845-3444.

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    Kristina L. PeartContract Specialist
    (734) 845-3444
    Kristina.Peart@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential vendors through a Sources Sought Notice for the rental of home oxygen equipment and related services for its medical facilities in Indiana and Michigan, under VISN 10. This request, identified by solicitation number 36C25025Q0322, aims to determine qualified sources capable of fulfilling these requirements for approximately 60,000 patients annually. Interested contractors must provide information detailing their capabilities, including company size, certification statuses, experience in similar projects, and specific services offered related to home oxygen systems. The VA emphasizes that this notice is for market research purposes only and does not obligate the government to any contract awards. Responses must be submitted electronically by February 28, 2025, and limited to 10 pages, covering aspects like company qualifications, relevant past experience, and specific capabilities related to the rental and distribution of oxygen equipment. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery for veterans through competitive procurement processes while fostering participation from both large and small businesses, including those owned by veterans and other disadvantaged groups.
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