Q999--RFQ VISN 6 DME

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6) intends to release a solicitation for the provision of storage and delivery services (facilities may need storage requirements up to 3,000 SF per storage location and the capacity to expand up to 3500 SF). Services include the responsible for providing Government-Supplied Durable Medical Equipment (DME) pickup, setup, installation, disassembly, repair, preventive maintenance, site assessment, disposal, storage and delivery services to all beneficiaries serviced by VISN 6 areas located in North Carolina and Virginia. To insure patients receive services in a timely, safe and efficient manner without compromising patient care the Contractor's delivery and storage capability must be capable of supporting all or a combination of the following seven Veterans Affairs Medical Centers: Asheville, North Carolina; Durham, North Carolina; Fayetteville, North Carolina; Hampton, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Salisbury, North Carolina; and Salem, Virginia. This notice serves as a market research tool to identify potential contractors to provide delivery services under the established NAICS Code 621610 Size Standard is $19M. Contractors shall have applicable expertise in government acquisition and program management disciplines. Services shall include providing transportation of equipment, equipment services, labor, supervision, patient education, safety management, infection control, as necessary for patients receiving DME services, as specified under the Request for Quotation (RFQ). These services shall be required between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except in cases of emergency. Each location shall be staffed to include a technician, and warehouse staff and properly stocked with equipment to render services provided in accordance with all terms and conditions of the RFQ for the duration of the performance period.

Companies will be responsible for coordinating, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating the care and service provided and shall assure that contracted services are performed per the terms of the contract. Companies will also be responsible to assure their personnel meet the requirements of the contract and are competent to do the jobs assigned them. Government monitoring will focus on timeliness of equipment delivery; timeliness of repairs or maintenance; accuracy of required documentation submitted, and adherence to Joint Commission standards.

The following geographic locations will be required to be serviced under the proposed contract:

1. Asheville/Salisbury

2. Durham/Fayetteville

3. Richmond/Hampton

4. Salem

A Single Award is anticipated and will include a base year with 4 option years to begin approximately 1 October 2023.

NOTE: Businesses must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) and SDVOSB and VOSB must be registered with the U.S. Small Business Administration at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/.