Sources Sought Notice - Durable Medical Equipment - VISN 4

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 is conducting a market survey (Sources‑Sought No. 36C24426Q0521) to identify firms capable of providing durable medical equipment (DME) storage, delivery, installation, set‑up, pickup, and repair services for the Veterans Integrated Services Network 4 (VISN‑4) medical centers. The anticipated award will be a Firm‑Fixed‑Price Indefinite‑Delivery‑Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period of 10/31/2026‑10/30/2027 and up to four one‑year options through 10/30/2031. Contractors must be registered in SAM, hold a valid UEI, and meet NAICS 621610 (Home Healthcare Services) with the $19 million small‑business size standard. Responses must include company name, address, socioeconomic status, SBA certification, GSA contract number (if any), UEI, NAICS codes, point‑of‑contact details, website, and indicate whether subcontractors will be used. Offerors must also describe their capability and interest in managing a single contract for Eastern‑only, Western‑only, or all VISN‑4 catchment areas. Key performance requirements include maintaining business hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Mon‑Fri, local time), providing 24‑hour emergency communication for urgent DME delivery/set‑up, and achieving ≥98 % compliance on criteria such as patient satisfaction, invoice accuracy, timely delivery, documentation, and Joint Commission standards. Quarterly performance will be recorded on the VISN‑4 DME Quarterly Contractor Performance Evaluation Report. Submissions (no pricing) are to be emailed to Contract Specialist Ralph Mielnik (ralph.mielnik@va.gov) by 5:00 p.m. EST, Friday May 15 2026, with the sources‑sought number in the subject line; telephone responses are not accepted.

Notice ID

68a58315863f478092310d12b3d37690

Solicitation Number

36C24426Q0521

NAICS Code

621610

Classification Code

Q999