6515--COVID-19 - EMERGENCY PPE surgical masks 3 VISNS

The Department of Veterans Affairs published a Special Notice to announce an emergency procurement of surgical masks to support three Veterans Integrated Service Networks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The solicitation seeks to award a contract under NAICS code 339113 for the delivery of an unspecified quantity of surgical masks to the Network 23 Contracting Office in St. Cloud, Minnesota by March 30, 2020.

The purpose of the Special Notice is to provide details on the justification for using other than full and open competition to procure one million Halyard brand surgical face masks from Firm Healthcare System LLC on an emergency basis. The masks are required immediately to supply three VISNs and protect healthcare workers during an expected surge in COVID-19 cases, with delivery within 10 days due to urgent need. Only the contractor selected was able to offer the large quantity needed and meet the accelerated 10-day delivery timeframe through an RFI process. The price was deemed fair and reasonable based on market research by the contracting officer. Eligible contractors must be able to supply the specified masks in the quantity required and meet the delivery deadline of March 30, 2020 to the stated location.