Indefinite Delivery Contract 36C79125D0008

This federal contract IDV award is a single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Starkey Laboratories Inc., a leading manufacturer of hearing healthcare solutions. The $4 billion IDIQ contract, awarded on May 1, 2025, aims to provide customized prescription hearing aid devices and repair services to meet the needs of U.S. military, veterans, and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The contract, which runs through April 30, 2030, covers a range of hearing aid products and accessories, including simple wireless remotes, wireless systems, hearing aid earmolds, and hearing aid repairs. As a sole-source award under FAR 6.302-1, the contract leverages Starkey's specialized expertise and proprietary technology to ensure national clinical availability and standardized pricing for these medical devices across the VA enterprise. The original solicitation, published in November 2024, was not set aside for any specific business category, but market research confirmed that Starkey, as the original manufacturer, was the only responsible source capable of satisfying the government's requirements.

The contract award to Starkey Laboratories reflects the company's extensive experience in supplying hearing healthcare solutions to federal agencies, particularly the VA and IHS. Through this IDIQ vehicle, Starkey will provide customized hearing aids, wireless systems, diagnostic instruments, and comprehensive repair services, along with detailed reporting on procurement, repairs, and accessory data. The contract builds upon Starkey's existing federal contract portfolio, which includes a $35 million IDIQ with VA VISN 19 and a $1.25 million Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Department of the Army Medical Command, further demonstrating the company's proven capabilities in meeting the specialized medical technology needs of government healthcare programs.