DME Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 (VISN 16) is seeking a contractor to provide Durable Medical Equipment (DME) contract services through a competitive Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6 and Part 13.5 for commercial items, with the primary objective of acquiring DME services for veterans in the Gulf Coast Healthcare System. Contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Small Business Administration (SBA), with quotes potentially being rejected if registration cannot be verified. All questions must be submitted to kevin.pollard2@va.gov by December 3rd, 2024, at 10:00am CST, with answers provided via solicitation amendment. The evaluation will likely include an assessment of past performance, contractor capabilities, and compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 621610, with a small business size standard of $19 million. The contract will cover a five-year base period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2030, with service locations spanning Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. The total guaranteed minimum contract value is $2,000, with a maximum capacity of $1,500,000. The contractor will be responsible for providing labor, equipment pick-up and delivery, set-up, storage, repairs, and inventory management of VA-owned DME/HME equipment for the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System and affiliated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Performance will be monitored through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), with acceptable quality levels ranging from 95-100% for various performance requirements. The place of performance is primarily in Gulfport, Mississippi, with services extending to the broader Gulf Coast region.