S02_36C26123Q0328 LV DME.pdf

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a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

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SERVICE-DISABLED

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(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

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PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

36C261-22-AP-3188

36C26123Q0328 02-17-2023

Amanda Hildreth 702-791-9000 03-14-2023

12:00 PM PST

612MCP

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209 McClellan CA 95652-2609

X 100

X

621610

$16.5 Million

N/A

X

Delivery to the Veteran

00261

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21 Southern Nevada Healthcare System 6900 N. Pecos Road, Building 6 North Las Vegas NV 89086

Financial Services Center P.O. Box 149971

Austin TX 78714-9971

See CONTINUATION Page

VA Southern Nevada Health Care System - Las Vegas Durable Medical Equipment Services

Notice of total Small Business set-aside applies to all items in this solicitation.

POC: Amanda Hildreth amanda.hildreth@va.gov

The guaranteed minimum award amount is $1,000 The ceiling (maximum) value is $4,000,000

All questions are due by 12:00 PM Pacific on 2/24/2023 Late questions will not be answered. Questions will only be accepted via email.

Send all questions to the POC listed above.

See CONTINUATION Page x X

Amanda J. Hildreth Contracting Officer

36C26123Q0328

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

28.8 Documenting Performance

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

C.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)

C.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

C.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

C.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

C.6 52.224-1 PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION (APR 1984)

C.7 52.224-2 PRIVACY ACT (APR 1984)

C.8 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR

1984)

C.9 SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.10 VAAR 852.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 2022)

C.11 VAAR 852.212-70 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLICABLE TO VA

ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2020)

C.12 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) . 96

C.13 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.14 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

E.4 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

E.5 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

E.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.7 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

ADDENDUM – FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION COMMERCIAL ITEMS

E.8 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C261 Amanda Hildreth

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21

VA Northern California HealthCare System

5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209

McClellan CA 95652-2609

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] Determined by individual task/delivery orders

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

R

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVI

CES

QUANTI

TY

UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

802.00 JB _______________

Fee for delivery of durable medical equipment (DME) from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up, and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: Q999 - Medical - Other

MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER (MPN): NA

187.00 JB _______________

Fee for delivery - drop off ONLY. No set up and training.

The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

8.00 JB _______________

Fee for emergency delivery and set up of durable medical equipment needed within four (4) hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery.

Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

80.00 JB _______________

Fee for expedited delivery and set up needed within 24 hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

52.00 JB _______________

Pickup of durable medical equipment (DME) within 50 miles of Distribution Center/VA clinic. This fee includes inspection, and cleaning prior to repair or storage at contractor's facility or in the appropriate VA facility as instructed by VA authorized personnel. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is per each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

1,562.00 MI _______________

The contractor shall be reimbursed for mileage that exceeds 50 miles from the Distribution Center/VA clinic for deliveries and pickups made. The mileage shall be calculated using the distances provided by MapQuest or equivalent software that the following website: www.mapquest.com. The one-way reimbursement rate will be the GSA contract rate for Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage-- www.gsa.gov. When multiple Jobs routes are consolidated Mapquest routes sheets with waypoints must be submitted for mileage reimbursements.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023

POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

975.00 JB _______________

Fee for routine repair assessment. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

10.00 JB _______________

Fee for emergency repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010 Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

98.00 JB _______________

Fee for expedited repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

770.00 HR _______________

Labor costs required to complete repairs. Routine, expedited and emergency labor costs are to be billed at the same rate and shall be billed in 15 min units.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

102.00 JB _______________

Set up and delivery of Scooter/Power Operated Vehicle (POV) as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

82.00 JB _______________

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Captains Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

25.00 JB _______________

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Rehab Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

112.00 JB _______________

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 3 as defined by Medicare guidelines

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 4 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

3.00 JB _______________

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 5 as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2023 POP End: 03-31-2024 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for delivery of durable medical equipment (DME) from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up, and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for delivery - drop off ONLY. No set up and training.

The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for emergency delivery and set up of durable medical equipment needed within four (4) hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery.

Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for expedited delivery and set up needed within 24 hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Pickup of durable medical equipment (DME) within 50 miles of Distribution Center/VA clinic. This fee includes inspection, and cleaning prior to repair or storage at contractor's facility or in the appropriate VA facility as instructed by VA authorized personnel. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is per each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024

POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

The contractor shall be reimbursed for mileage that exceeds 50 miles from the Distribution Center/VA clinic for deliveries and pickups made. The mileage shall be calculated using the distances provided by MapQuest or equivalent software that the following website: www.mapquest.com. The one-way reimbursement rate will be the GSA contract rate for Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage-- www.gsa.gov. When multiple Jobs routes are consolidated Mapquest routes sheets with waypoints must be submitted for mileage reimbursements.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for routine repair assessment. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for emergency repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010 Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care

Services

Fee for expedited repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Labor costs required to complete repairs. Routine, expedited and emergency labor costs are to be billed at the same rate and shall be billed in 15 min units.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Scooter/Power Operated Vehicle (POV) as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Captains Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care

Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Rehab Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 3 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 4 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 5 as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for delivery of durable medical equipment (DME) from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up, and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for delivery - drop off ONLY. No set up and training.

The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for emergency delivery and set up of durable medical equipment needed within four (4) hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery.

Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for expedited delivery and set up needed within 24 hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Pickup of durable medical equipment (DME) within 50 miles of Distribution Center/VA clinic. This fee includes inspection, and cleaning prior to repair or storage at contractor's facility or in the appropriate VA facility as instructed by VA authorized personnel. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is per each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

The contractor shall be reimbursed for mileage that exceeds 50 miles from the Distribution Center/VA clinic for deliveries and pickups made. The mileage shall be calculated using the distances provided by MapQuest or equivalent software that the following website: www.mapquest.com. The one-way reimbursement rate will be the GSA contract rate for Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage-- www.gsa.gov. When multiple Jobs routes are consolidated Mapquest routes sheets with waypoints must be submitted for mileage reimbursements.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for routine repair assessment. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for emergency repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010 Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for expedited repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Labor costs required to complete repairs. Routine, expedited and emergency labor costs are to be billed at the same rate and shall be billed in 15 min units.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Scooter/Power Operated Vehicle (POV) as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Captains Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Rehab Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 3 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 4 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 5 as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for delivery of durable medical equipment (DME) from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up, and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for delivery - drop off ONLY. No set up and training.

The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for emergency delivery and set up of durable medical equipment needed within four (4) hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery.

Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for expedited delivery and set up needed within 24 hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Pickup of durable medical equipment (DME) within 50 miles of Distribution Center/VA clinic. This fee includes inspection, and cleaning prior to repair or storage at contractor's facility or in the appropriate VA facility as instructed by VA authorized personnel. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is per each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

The contractor shall be reimbursed for mileage that exceeds 50 miles from the Distribution Center/VA clinic for deliveries and pickups made. The mileage shall be calculated using the distances provided by MapQuest or equivalent software that the following website: www.mapquest.com. The one-way reimbursement rate will be the GSA contract rate for Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage-- www.gsa.gov. When multiple Jobs routes are consolidated Mapquest routes sheets with waypoints must be submitted for mileage reimbursements.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for routine repair assessment. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for emergency repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010 Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for expedited repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Labor costs required to complete repairs. Routine, expedited and emergency labor costs are to be billed at the same rate and shall be billed in 15 min units.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Scooter/Power Operated Vehicle (POV) as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Captains Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Rehab Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026

POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 3 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 4 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 5 as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 4 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for delivery of durable medical equipment (DME) from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up, and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027

POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for delivery - drop off ONLY. No set up and training.

The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for emergency delivery and set up of durable medical equipment needed within four (4) hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery.

Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for expedited delivery and set up needed within 24 hours from VA/contractor warehouse to the Veteran's address. This fee shall include set-up and training on the care and usage of the equipment and any time needed to prepare the equipment for delivery. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Pickup of durable medical equipment (DME) within 50 miles of Distribution Center/VA clinic. This fee includes inspection, and cleaning prior to repair or storage at contractor's facility or in the appropriate VA facility as instructed by VA authorized personnel. Fee is inclusive of jobs that include stairs or require multiple technicians. The unit of measure (UOM) is per each job.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

The contractor shall be reimbursed for mileage that exceeds 50 miles from the Distribution Center/VA clinic for deliveries and pickups made. The mileage shall be calculated using the distances provided by MapQuest or equivalent software that the following website: www.mapquest.com. The one-way reimbursement rate will be the GSA contract rate for Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage-- www.gsa.gov. When multiple Jobs routes are consolidated Mapquest routes sheets with waypoints must be submitted for mileage reimbursements.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for routine repair assessment. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for emergency repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010 Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Fee for expedited repair assessment of DME, including emergency calls after hours. This is a flat fee and includes the travel to the Veteran's residence within 50 miles (one-way). Fee will include preparation of repair quote. The unit of measure (UOM) is each job. Billing for actual repair time is included in CLIN 0010.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Labor costs required to complete repairs. Routine, expedited and emergency labor costs are to be billed at the same rate and shall be billed in 15 min units.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Scooter/Power Operated Vehicle (POV) as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Captains Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 2 with Rehab Seat as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 3 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 4 as defined by Medicare guidelines Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

Set up and delivery of Power Wheelchair Group 5 as defined by Medicare guidelines.

Contract Period: Ordering Period 5 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 621610 - Home Health Care Services

GRAND TOTAL _______________

The guaranteed minimum award amount for this contract is $1,000. The maximum aggregate value (Ceiling) of orders that can be placed under this contract is $4,000,000.

The Government does not guarantee that it will place any orders under this contract in excess of the guaranteed minimum award amount.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

VA Southern Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) The U.S. Department of Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

1. SCOPE

1.1 Department of Veteran Affairs VA Southern Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) has an ongoing requirement for the pickup, delivery, storage, repair, and routine service of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to veteran patients served by its seven medical centers and its associated outpatient clinics. The total number of DME delivered to Veterans for each VA Health Care System (VAHCS) is subject to change throughout the life span of this contract.

Prior to the award, the Contractor must have The Joint Commission (TJC) or equivalent and must have the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accreditation. Written documentation must be provided to support this requirement.

1.2 The Government intends to award a single firm fixed-priced Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract (IDIQ) contract for the health care system as identified in paragraph 3.4 pursuant to this solicitation. The period to be covered by this contract will contain five (5) order periods. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to exercise the option years, subject to the availability of funds.

1.3 This contract is for non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied. By agreeing to perform the services described in these specifications, the Contractor acknowledges that he/she is not, and shall not become, an employee of the U.S. Government. The Contractor further agrees that he/she shall not bring any cause of action in any forum claiming that he/she has become an employee of the U.S. Government.

This contract is a “non-personal services contract” as defined in FAR 37.101. It is, therefore, understood and agreed that the Contractor and/or the Contractor’s employees or subcontractor:

a. Shall perform the services specified herein as Independent Contractors, not as employees of the government.

b. Shall manage and administer the work required and bear sole responsibility for complying with all technical, schedule, or financial requirements or constraints attendant to the performance of this contract.

c. Shall be free from supervision or control by any government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the services specified; but

d. Shall, pursuant to the government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept, or reject the work, comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer, or the duly authorized representative of the Contracting Officer as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Contractor shall provide all labor, parts, equipment, transportation, fuel, and supervision necessary to provide storage, delivery set up, in-house instruction, and/or pick-up of durable medical equipment for VA beneficiaries of the VAHCS, in accordance with the terms, conditions, special provisions, and schedule contained herein.

2.2 The vendor shall have (or put in place within one calendar month) an electronic computer system that shows all VA required forms and documentation. This system shall be accessible to all VA personnel, as determined by the VA COR, at no cost to the Government, with access codes provided by the Contractor. The system shall be secure and meet all applicable VA IT rules and regulations and HIPPA, privacy rules and regulations. This system does not preclude VA patient information being provided on a requested basis through PKI encrypted e-mail and/or by secure fax machine.

2.3 This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, quantities shown in Appendix A are estimates only. VA makes no commitment concerning the minimum and/or maximum quantity of deliverables and/or services required herein; however, will comply with the minimum guarantee as specified in the contract. The amount of services required under the terms of an awarded contract shall be determined solely by the VA.

2.4 Accreditation Requirements This contract requires The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation and other regulatory requirements regarding worker competency, the Contractor must perform the required work in accordance with TJC and CMS standards. The Contractor must demonstrate that it has met and/or exceeds TJC and CMS requirements; and provide documented evidence that it meets TJC requirements for delivery, set up, repair, pick-up, and storage of durable medical equipment. TJC standards can be found at http://www.jointcomission.org/.

2.5 The VAHCS will purchase DME devices that are part of the National Prosthetic Clinical Management Program (PCMP) contracts and/or Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts, including Hospital Beds, Scooters, Standard, Rehab, and Power Wheelchairs – prior to any possible equipment purchases from the Contractor. The Government-Owned DME may be new or retrieved and refurbished. DME shall include, but not be limited to those in paragraph 5.7.

3. AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

3.1. The contractor will provide services for VASNHCS VA Health Care System patients at sites listed in paragraph 3.4. The service area includes the catchment areas, regardless of where the patient resides. Contractors shall have a facility or resources physically located in the geographic area in which they shall provide service.

Non-territory requests shall be required from time to time and the Contractor shall accept these "non-territory" Veterans at that Contractor’s awarded price. VA reserves the right to assign these Patients to any Contractor.

3.2 All services shall be performed in the veteran's place of residence, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation facility, or nursing home housing the veteran.

3.3 Contractors shall have storage facilities physically located in the geographic area of the VA Medical Center, in which they shall provide service.

3.4 VA Southern Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS) serves the counties of:

Clark, Lincoln, Esmerelda, Washington, Mojave and San Bernardino. The main facility is in Las Vegas, Nevada.

4. PRICING

4.1 The Offeror shall price each CLIN inclusive of all transportation, fuel cost, tolls, labor, storage, training instruction, supervision and any other required element to carry out the performance work statement. The Offeror shall ensure that its price is inclusive of mileage/fuel and tolls within 50 miles as defined in paragraph 4.3. There are no ranges, sections, separations, etc. of locations as it relates to mileage/fuel/tolls charges and/or pricing.

http://www.jointcomission.org/

4.2 The Offeror Contractor shall provide to the VA a quote using the Medicare allowable rates for patients in the facilities in paragraph 3.4.

4.3 The VA Health Care System is responsible for payment of mileage for only one-way in excess of 50 miles from the VA Medical Center (VAMC) or the closest warehouse. Mileage reimbursement will be calculated from the site (VAMC or warehouse) that is the shorter distance. No round-trip mileage will be reimbursed. The one- way charges apply to the distance where the request is complete; e.g. for a delivery, the mileage to the patient’s home but not the return trip; and for pick-up, the distance from the patient’s home to the vendor location and not the initial drive to get to the patient’s home. The Mileage will be calculated using the distances provided by MapQuest or equivalent software. The reimbursement rate will be the GSA contract rate for Privately Owned Vehicle Mileage-www.gsa.gov. When multiple jobs are consolidated, Mapquest route sheets with waypoints must be submitted for mileage reimbursements.

5. STORAGE FACILITY (DME)

5.1 Contractor shall provide clean, pest/rodent free, secure, contained area(s), with adequate space, for the storage of government owned DME and supplies covered under this contract.

Contractors may have multiple warehouses physically located throughout the geographic area of the VA Medical Center, in which they shall provide service. The storage area shall be climate controlled throughout the year, and proper temperature and humidity shall be maintained. A temperature range of between 50 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 degrees Fahrenheit shall always be maintained and documented daily. Storage units or storage containers (such as PODS) will not be an acceptable means of storing government owned equipment. DME shall be stored on a rack 12” off the floor and 18” from the ceiling. Storage area(s) must conform to all applicable State, Local and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes. The contractor must be equipped to receive deliveries of DME to their storage location during normal business hours via regular trucking companies. The storage facility shall have a monitored burglar alarm, fire alarm and fire sprinkler system throughout in accordance with all local, Federal and State regulations (including, but not limited to OSHA requirements). In addition, the storage area shall meet all State requirements for insurance and liability. There shall be no charge for storage of VA equipment, but storage costs are expected to be built into the cost of the contract.

5.2 Six clearly delineated areas will be designated:

a. Staging Area, - all VA owned equipment going to the contractor's facility shall be unloaded from the delivery truck into the (IN) staging area and sorted. New items shall be unpackaged if necessary, inspected for damage, and placed into the appropriate action area. All other recovered used equipment shall be placed in the Pending Assessment area.

b. Pending Assessment Area - The equipment shall be inspected and evaluated to determine whether the equipment is worthy of reissue.

c. Repair Area -Equipment that has been cleaned, disinfected, but needs repair.

d. Junk/Scrap Area - All equipment which cannot be re-issued, based on excessive repair costs or being obsolete shall be kept in this area. During periodic site visits, the COR shall assess the equipment in this area to determine final disposition. The contractor will dispose of scrap/junk at no cost to the government.

e. Ready for Issue Area - All equipment in this area will be cleaned, disinfected, in excellent working condition and ready for issue to the Veteran

f. Staging (out) area - All equipment ready for delivery to the Veteran shall be placed in this area pending loading.

5.3 Contractor-provided storage will be separate from other areas of storage, which may be used by the Contractor. Contractor shall store all VA owned items in an orderly arrangement to allow for ready access to any item. Items that have been cleaned, refurbished and repaired should be identified as such and stored separately from those recently recovered awaiting necessary cleaning, etc. Contractor shall separate clean and dirty equipment, using The Joint Commission (TJC) approved divider and protective covering. Contractor shall, at no time intermingle VA durable medical equipment and/or supplies with equipment and/or supplies from non-VA activities.

5.4 Contractor shall have written policies and procedures relating to cleaning and storage of all recovered/dirty/reusable equipment that meet TJC standards. All equipment shall be labeled or tagged and dated to document such procedures.

5.5 Prior to being placed in the clean equipment storage area, all recovered equipment shall be cleaned/disinfected using an appropriate cleaning solution according to manufacturer’s instructions; checked for proper operation, safety, serviceability; and covered with clear plastic for protection. A device considered ready for re-issuance will also include a copy of the manufacturer’s specification sheet based on the individual serial number and a list of the necessary repairs needed to make the device serviceable. The current Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines will be followed including cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing steam cleaning and/or other industry approved methods to include hospital grade disinfectants. This equipment shall be tagged and stored awaiting instruction from the COR. Government property shall be identified and tagged with consecutively numbered permanent stickers.

5.6 The Contractor shall store all Durable Medical Equipment supplied by the VA Health Care System if the equipment is usable and of value to the VA during the contract period. The VAHCS COR makes the determination regarding an item’s usefulness. NOTE: Any equipment disposed of, e.g. any equipment deemed worn or beyond repair, will be listed, serialized and documented to the VAHCS COR. This list will be approved by the VAHCS COR before disposal. There will not be a separate charge for disposal but rather this should be built into the cost of the contract.

5.7 Estimates of monthly items and quantities that will require storage in the Contractor’s warehouse are detailed in Appendix B.

5.8 . The storage facility shall be equipped with adequate electrical outlets for testing of electrical equipment. Devices requiring battery electrical power will be placed on a routine trickle charge to maintain battery life

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