6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Durable Medical Equipment Michael E. DeBakey VAMC Prosthetics (VA-25-00036604)
ID: 36C25625Q0360Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ca215230736f4a45943d8ac11508d7ae/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Medical Plus Supplies Inc. for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Prosthetics at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. This procurement will cover a five-year term, providing essential DME, including delivery, setup, maintenance, and repair services specifically for eligible veterans, while adhering to standards set by the Joint Commission. The contract is crucial for ensuring timely and efficient delivery of high-quality medical equipment to veterans, with an anticipated award date of April 1, 2025. Interested parties must submit their capability documentation by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on January 29, 2025, to Contracting Officer Jeneice Matthews at jeneice.matthews@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeneice MatthewsContracting Officer
    (713) 791-1414
    jeneice.matthews@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25625Q0360 Special Notice - DME Prosthetics MEDVAMC Houston.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to contract with Medical Plus Supplies Inc. for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Prosthetics at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, through a sole-source arrangement. This Special Notice serves as a pre-intent for a Request for Information (RFI), enabling stakeholders to provide insights relevant to the procurement strategy for the future solicitation. The contract, anticipated to be awarded on April 1, 2025, will encompass a five-year term, covering all aspects of DME provisioning, including delivery, setup, maintenance, and repair services specific to eligible veterans. Requirements include adherence to standards set by the Joint Commission and the need for contractor personnel to maintain necessary certifications. Contractors are also expected to provide training and support to veterans on equipment functionality. Importantly, this announcement emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive proposals, and response submissions must meet specific formatting requirements. The overarching goal is to ensure timely and efficient delivery of essential medical equipment to veterans while maintaining high quality and service standards throughout the contract duration.
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