DME AND RELATED SERVICES

This federal solicitation (36C24527Q0788) is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 5 for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and related services supporting the Washington DC VA Medical Center. The VA intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 621610 (Home Health Care Services). The contract spans a one-year base period (October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027) with four one-year option periods, featuring a contract ceiling of $5,596,000 and an anticipated minimum guarantee of $12,500. The selected contractor must provide full-lifecycle, 24/7/365 support for Government-owned DME at Veteran residences across four geographic zones. Key tasks include delivery, pickup, installation, setup, routine and emergency repairs, sanitization, storage, and patient training. To maintain strict accountability and Joint Commission (JC) compliance, the prime contractor must perform 100% of the services; subcontracting is strictly prohibited. Contractors must hold and maintain JC accreditation for home medical equipment services. Additionally, the contract mandates a 60-day transition phase-in/phase-out period at commencement to ensure continuity of care. Offers are due by September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, and all written questions must be submitted by September 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.