University Of Florida

The University of Florida College of Medicine Division, doing business as College of Medicine, is a prominent public research institution and 1862 Land Grant College that provides specialized engineering support services and medical technology expertise to the federal government. As a division of the University of Florida, one of the nation's leading public research universities, the College of Medicine leverages its advanced technical capabilities and healthcare infrastructure knowledge to support critical government healthcare initiatives. The institution has established itself as a capable federal contractor and grant recipient, with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality services across multiple federal agencies.

The University of Florida College of Medicine has provided engineering support services to the federal government through federal contract awards, with a primary focus on supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8 (VISN 8). The College of Medicine has received multiple firm fixed-price delivery orders under its IDIQ contract with VISN 8 for engineering support services, with individual delivery order values ranging from $21,033.21 to $49,476.00. These contracts have specifically involved technical support for Medtronic Stealt stations and other specialized medical equipment critical to veteran healthcare services, performed primarily at the College of Medicine's Gainesville, Florida location. Additionally, the College of Medicine received a purchase order from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases valued at $9,457.40 for collaborative research on malignant hyperthermia human genetics. The College also completed a purchase order with the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Command for engineering support services related to Stealth Station operations for surgical services, valued at $11,305.00. Another purchase order valued at $800 was awarded by the Medical Command for unspecified services. No small business set-asides or other special designations have been utilized for any of these contract awards.

The University of Florida College of Medicine has participated in federal grant programs as a sub-grantee under multiple prime grantees. The College of Medicine received sub-grant awards from Rush University Medical Center for research focused on evaluating specific and non-specific mechanisms in complementary and integrative interventions for chronic pain, with awards dated October 7, 2021, and March 8, 2023. Additionally, the College of Medicine received sub-grant awards from the Florida Department of Children and Families for the Medication Consultation Help-Line and Florida Nutrition Education (SNAP-ED) programs, with multiple awards dated October 1, 2022, January 1, 2023, and duplicate awards on January 1, 2023. These grant sub-awards demonstrate the College of Medicine's involvement in interdisciplinary healthcare research and public health nutrition education initiatives, positioning it as a collaborative partner in federally-funded health improvement programs.

The University of Florida College of Medicine holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 8, valued at $239,297.25 and effective through December 14, 2026. This IDIQ contract was awarded on December 15, 2021, and provides a framework for ongoing engineering support services to aid the VA's healthcare mission for military veterans. Under this IDV, VISN 8 has issued multiple delivery orders for engineering support services, including Option Year 1 ($30,791.00, awarded December 15, 2022), the base year period ($44,625.00, awarded December 15, 2021), Option Year 3 ($49,476.00, awarded December 15, 2024), and Option Year 4 ($51,207.00, awarded December 15, 2025). The services provided under this IDIQ framework encompass specialized technical support for medical equipment, particularly Medtronic Stealt stations used in surgical applications, and broader engineering support necessary to maintain critical healthcare infrastructure supporting veteran services. The contract operates without any parent vehicle designations and utilizes no set-aside provisions, reflecting the VA's direct selection of the College of Medicine based on its demonstrated technical capabilities and specialized expertise in medical equipment support.