Q999--Request for Information (RFI) for Nationwide Dialysis Services Follow-on Contract (NDSC) FY24
ID: 36C10G24Q0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFSTRATEGIC ACQUISITION CENTER FREDERICKSBURG (36C10G)FREDERICKSBURG, VA, 22408, USA

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/06c2e7913cd948bcb1ba1e92f1535a23/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Oct 5, 2023 6:41 PM
  2. 2
    Updated Oct 5, 2023 6:41 PM
  3. 3
    Due Oct 13, 2023 7:00 PM
Description

Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF Q999

The VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking information for the Nationwide Dialysis Services Follow-on Contract (NDSC) FY24. This contract is intended to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Integrated Veteran Care (IVC) in providing National Dialysis Services for Veteran Care in the Community. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather industry best practices and gather information important to a possible future acquisition of services. The RFI will be posted for a period of 8 days, and all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be the sole responsibility of the respondent. Responses to the attached questions must be provided by October 13, 2023, by 3:00PM Eastern.

Point(s) of Contact
Adam VulgamoreContract Specialist
See Email
Adam.Vulgamore@va.gov
Files
Title
Posted
36C10G24Q0005.docx
3/26/2024
Attachment 1-VHA Request for Information (RFI) Questions.docx
3/26/2024
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