Beckley WV VAMC - Durable Medical Equipment Storage and Delivery - Request for Information Only

This is a sources sought announcement for information and planning purposes only.  This is not a solicitation announcement nor a request for proposals or quotes and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.  A contract may not be awarded because of this sources sought announcement.  The purpose of the sources sought announcement is for market research to make appropriate acquisition decisions and to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, 8(A), Hubzone and other small businesses interested and capable of performing the work.  Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possess the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition.  Responses to this notice should be sent to Darcy.Gray2@va.gov no later than April 18, 2024 at 1200 EST. The following information must be provided: (A) Name of company (B) Address (C) Point of contact (D) Phone and email (E) Duns number (F) Cage Code (G) Tax ID number (H) Type of small business (I) Capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

Beckley, WV VA Medical Center has a need for DME services to beneficiaries in Virginia and West Virginia.  The Contractor shall be 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 Beckley, WV VA Medical Center.  The contractor shall provide transportation of equipment, equipment services, labor, supervision, patient education, safety management, infection control, as necessary for patients receiving DME services.

Contractor shall provide storage for VA beneficiary equipment/supplies.  The storage space requirement for each Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) shall be a minimum of 3,000 square feet and available always.  The Contractor shall be solely responsible for determining the design, pattern, or plan of storage area taking into consideration shelving, bins, and any other elements necessary for proper storage of VA equipment/supplies.  Area should be designed and maintained for ease of inventory reconciliation and maintenance, and conform to all applicable national, state, and local Fire Protection Association codes.

All issuing and follow-up care provided under this contract shall be provided in accordance with all current Joint Commission standards.  Contractor shall be Joint Commission Accredited or equivalent for Home Care and shall maintain the certification or equivalent for the duration of the contract.