Avanos Medical Inc.

Avanos Medical Inc., a subsidiary of Owens & Minor Inc., is a manufacturer of medical devices, equipment, and consumable supplies headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company specializes in developing and supplying specialized medical technologies and therapeutic equipment to federal healthcare organizations. Avanos Medical serves as a prime contractor to the federal government, receiving awards across multiple agencies and contract vehicles, with a particular focus on supplying innovative medical solutions to support healthcare operations and patient outcomes in the federal sector.

Avanos Medical has demonstrated extensive federal contracting activity through diverse prime contract awards spanning multiple product categories and funding agencies. The company's prime contract portfolio includes delivery orders and purchase orders totaling millions of dollars for medical equipment and supplies, with particular emphasis on radiofrequency therapy systems, enteral access systems (such as CORTRAK feeding tube systems), pain management devices, respiratory therapy equipment, and surgical supplies. Primary funding agencies include the Department of Veterans Affairs, which represents the majority of Avanos' federal business through numerous delivery orders and indefinite delivery vehicles; the Defense Health Agency; the U.S. Air Force (including Air Combat Command, Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, and Pacific Air Forces); the General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service; and the U.S. Special Operations Command. Individual contract awards have ranged from under $2,000 for specialty items such as O-rings and silicone spray products to over $400,000 for comprehensive medical equipment packages. Recent notable awards include a $10,902.30 purchase order in October 2025 for a GRPRO 2.1 System with Control Unit from Game Ready, a $432,600 delivery order for medical equipment and supplies from the VA, and multiple delivery orders valued between $18,000 and $58,000 for specialized therapeutic devices. All identified prime contract awards were made through full and open competition without set-aside designations, reflecting Avanos' competitive positioning in the federal healthcare marketplace. Additionally, Avanos Medical serves as a subcontractor to Cardinal Health 200, LLC, receiving multiple sub-awards for medical and surgical equipment and supplies dating from January 2021 through August 2024.

Avanos Medical holds several significant federal Indefinite Delivery Vehicles that enable the company to supply a comprehensive range of medical products to federal agencies. The primary IDV is a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs valued at $4,758,600 with a performance period from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026, specifically for radiofrequency therapy systems used in tissue ablation procedures. Under this contract, the VA has issued multiple delivery orders totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Avanos also maintains a General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule contract (FSS-65-II-A) for Medical Equipment and Supplies with a ceiling value of $7,500,000 and a performance period extending through May 14, 2031, awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration. This multiple-award schedule vehicle has generated numerous task orders from the VA and other federal agencies including the Defense Health Agency, U.S. Air Force commands, and U.S. Special Operations Command for items ranging from radiofrequency generators and medical probes to enteral access systems and specialized therapeutic equipment. The company also holds multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements with the VA Veterans Health Administration, including a Master BPA under the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) program with a performance period through April 14, 2026, designed to supply an estimated 49,000 types of medical and surgical supplies to VA healthcare facilities nationwide and in U.S. territories. Additional BPAs include agreements for endoscopy suites, dental equipment and supplies, and operating room products, though some of these vehicles have been cancelled or have expired performance periods. These IDVs collectively position Avanos Medical as a significant supplier of specialized medical equipment and consumables across the federal healthcare system, enabling rapid procurement to support veteran healthcare services and military medical operations.