Home Oxygen - VA Palo Alto
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Qualification Details
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) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify capable vendors for Home Oxygen Services and Ventilation for Veteran Beneficiaries serviced by the VA Palo Alto Healthcare System (VAPAHCS). This effort aims to ensure Veterans receive necessary medical equipment, supplies, and associated support in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) or equivalent standards. Responses are due by April 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The required services include the setup, installation, and ongoing management of home oxygen and ventilation systems. This encompasses the provision of various equipment such as oxygen concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, portable gaseous systems, ventilators, CPAP/Bi-Level devices, nebulizers, and compressors, along with related supplies. Services are to be performed at the Veteran's residence or nursing home within VAPAHCS's catchment areas, which include Alameda, Calaveras, Monterey, San Benito, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties in California. Patient care aspects involve initial setup, ongoing patient/caregiver education, regular home visits (monthly for ventilator users, quarterly for oxygen users), equipment maintenance, and 24/7 emergency services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 532283 (Small Business Size Standard: $41 Million)
- Contract Vehicle: Anticipated Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract
- Estimated Value: Maximum ceiling of $9,000,000.00 per geographical area, with a minimum guarantee of $1,000.00 for the base year per area.
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Published: March 2, 2026
Evaluation
This is solely for information and planning purposes. Responses will be used to determine if there are vendors, regardless of business size, capable of meeting the requirement. The government will not compensate offerors for providing information.
Additional Notes
Interested firms must meet or exceed TJC or equivalent standards and provide proof. Key requirements include staffing with Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) for initial setups and home visits, and having a facility or resources physically located within 50 miles of each medical center in the geographic service area. Firms should ensure their System for Award Management (SAM) registration indicates NAICS 532283. Required submission information includes company name, Point of Contact, SAM UEI number, socio-economic status (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, WOSB), capability statements, and estimated pricing. Submissions should be sent via email to david.alvarez4@va.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted, and questions will not be responded to at this time.