W065 - Columbia VAMC Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VISN 7) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business to provide comprehensive home oxygen and ventilator services for Veterans in South Carolina. The solicitation (36C24725R0004) requires a contractor to deliver medical equipment, including oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, cylinders, and ventilators, with 24/7 emergency response capabilities and a 4-hour maximum response time. Contractors must maintain a business location within 50 miles of the Columbia VAMC and provide initial patient equipment setups within 24-48 hours of order receipt. Proposal submissions are due by March 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST, with proposals to be emailed to Leonard.robinson@va.gov. The solicitation requires detailed compliance with Joint Commission homecare standards, patient education protocols, and comprehensive medical equipment maintenance.

The contract is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside with a five-year performance period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2030. The total contract value is approximately $19 million, with a minimum guarantee of $500. The contractor will serve approximately 1,040 oxygen patients and 13 ventilator patients across 38 specified South Carolina counties. Performance requirements include monthly respiratory therapist visits for ventilator patients, twice-annual equipment inspections, and provision of backup oxygen systems. The place of performance is Columbia, SC 29209, with the contractor required to provide 10 portable oxygen units at the medical center. The procurement falls under NAICS category 532283 (Home Health Equipment Rental) and PSC category 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), targeting specialized medical equipment and service providers for Veterans' home healthcare needs.