Q -- HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SERVICES

Notice Date

April 3, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veteran Affairs, Contracting Officer 90C, VA Medical Center, Bldg 41, 2200 Ft Roots Dr., North Little Rock, AR 72114-1706

ZIP Code

72114-1706

Solicitation Number

598-3-2001

Response Due

May 10, 2001

Point of Contact

Mike Barger, (501)257-1047 or e-mail mike.barger@med.va.gov

Description

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System anticipates the award of a requirements contract for Home Medical Equipment Services (NAICS 621999) within its service (primarily the State of Arkansas) area. Contract award will be made based on a low priced technically acceptable evaluation procedure utilizing simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13) in accordance with FAR 13.5. Offeror's must meet each of the technical evaluation factors to become eligible for award. Offeror's must have a minimum of six (6) existing facilities within the service area, each capable of providing all required services. Required services include providing HME, delivery to beneficiary's residence, patient education and all maintenance/repair requirements. Offeror's must have demonstrated ability to meet/exceed all applicable standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Initial contract performance period is from July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001 with four (4) optional performance periods for subsequent fiscal years. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Requests for solicitation packages must be submitted in writing to Mike Barger by fax at (501)257-1055, or by e-mail to mike.barger@med.va.gov.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010405/QSOL003.HTM (W-093 SN50I167)