Home Oxygen - VA Pacific Islands Health Care System
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VISN 21), is soliciting proposals for Home Oxygen Services and Ventilation. This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract aimed at providing comprehensive home oxygen and ventilation equipment and services to Veteran Beneficiaries across the Pacific Islands. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide complete Home Oxygen Services and Ventilation, including setup, installation, delivery, maintenance, and management of equipment such as oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, portable gaseous systems, ventilators, CPAP/Bi-Level devices, nebulizers, and related supplies. Services must be performed at the Veteran's residence or nursing home within VISN 21's service area, which includes Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and the Big Island. Key requirements include 24/7 emergency response capability (30-minute telephone response, 2-6 hour on-site), monthly/90-day home visits by Certified/Registered Respiratory Therapists, and comprehensive patient education. All services must adhere to The Joint Commission (TJC) or equivalent standards, HIPAA, and all applicable regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 532283 (Home Health Equipment Rental) with a $41 Million size standard
- Period of Performance: Five ordering periods from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
- Ordering Period One: 10/1/2026 - 9/30/2027
- Ordering Period Two: 10/1/2027 - 9/30/2028
- Ordering Period Three: 10/1/2028 - 9/30/2029
- Ordering Period Four: 10/1/2029 - 9/30/2030
- Ordering Period Five: 10/1/2030 - 9/30/2031
- Guaranteed Minimum: $100.00
- Maximum Aggregate Value: $9,000,000.00
- Place of Performance: Honolulu, HI, and surrounding islands within VISN 21. Contractors must have a physical presence or resources within the geographic service area.
Performance Standards & Quality Assurance
Contractor performance will be evaluated against specific metrics outlined in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This includes timeliness for initial setups (90% within 24 hours), emergency services (95% within 6 hours), patient information return, assessments, reports, and patient satisfaction. A comprehensive quality control program is required, and the VA's COR will monitor performance through various methods, including random home visits and report reviews.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 23, 2026, by 10:00 AM PDT
- Offers Due: May 13, 2026, by 10:00 AM PDT
- Submission Method: All questions and quotes must be submitted via email to david.alvarez4@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Location/Geographic Coverage, Past Performance (using a provided questionnaire), and Price.
- Contact: David J. Alvarez (david.alvarez4@va.gov)