H265--VHA VISN 10 INR Patient Self Testing
ID: 36C25025Q0031Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (H265)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e50e7c46e322495ab25f7275ccf5e994/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for the provision of International Normalized Ratio (INR) Patient Self Testing (PST) services to veterans using warfarin, with the contract set to commence on November 23, 2024, for a base year and four option years. The objective of this procurement is to enhance anticoagulation management by enabling veterans to conduct testing at home while ensuring the provision of necessary supplies, patient education, and secure reporting of results. This initiative is crucial for improving healthcare delivery to veterans, emphasizing compliance with strict quality control measures and federal regulations regarding information systems. Interested vendors should contact Contract Specialist Teri J Miller at Teri.Miller@va.gov for further details and clarification on the solicitation requirements.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 10 is soliciting proposals for International Normalized Ratio (INR) Patient Self Testing (PST) services for veterans using the anticoagulant warfarin across multiple locations in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. The solicitation is set to open on or about October 8, 2024, with quotes due by October 17, 2024. This request for proposals is classified under Product Service Code H265, pertaining to medical equipment testing, and is open to all vendors registered in the System Award Management (SAM) database. Interested parties must direct inquiries to the Contract Specialist, Teri Miller, via email. This effort indicates the VA's initiative to enhance patient care services for veteran beneficiaries in the VISN 10 area, ensuring better accessibility to necessary monitoring procedures for those on anticoagulant therapy.
    36C25025Q0031.pdf
    The document pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for providing International Normalized Ratio (INR) Patient Self Testing (PST) services to veterans using warfarin. The contract is set to begin on November 23, 2024, for a base year, with four option years available. It aims to enhance anticoagulation management for veterans by allowing them to test at home while ensuring all necessary supplies, patient education, and reporting are provided. The vendor must deliver services without disruption and comply with strict quality control measures. Key contract details include specific requirements for testing supplies, recovery of devices if they fail validation, and comprehensive patient education. The vendor is required to transmit INR results securely, provide customer service, and offer a structured billing system that ensures veterans are not directly billed. The VA emphasizes adherence to safety, privacy, and security standards, highlighting strict compliance with federal regulations regarding information systems. This RFP exemplifies the VA's initiative to improve healthcare delivery to veterans through innovative solutions while minimizing bureaucratic barriers, showcasing a commitment to improving patient care and advancing operational efficiency within its network.
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