Home Oxygen - VA San Francisco Healthcare System
Overview
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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 a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of providing Home Oxygen and Ventilation services for Veteran Beneficiaries serviced by the VA San Francisco Healthcare System (VASFHCS). Services must comply with The Joint Commission (TJC) or equivalent standards. Responses are due by March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing comprehensive home oxygen services, including equipment (concentrators, liquid oxygen systems, portable gaseous systems, ventilators), supplies, and associated services. Services are to be performed at the Veteran's residence or nursing home within the SFVAMC's service area, which includes Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma counties. Key requirements include:
- 24/7 emergency service capability with a 30-minute telephone response time.
- Coordination, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of care.
- Initial setup, patient/caregiver education, home safety checks, and periodic equipment evaluation.
- Adherence to TJC or equivalent standards for performance, timeliness, and reporting.
- Monthly reporting on contract usage, customer satisfaction, infection control, and fall prevention.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 532283 (Small Business size standard: $41 Million)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research for all business sizes)
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Francisco, CA, and surrounding counties within the SFVAMC service area.
Information Requested
Interested and capable firms should submit the following information via email to david.alvarez4@va.gov:
- Company Name
- Point of Contact Name, phone number, and email address
- SAM UEI number
- Socio-economic status (e.g., Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, VOSB, Women-Owned Small Business). SDVOSB/VOSB status will be verified via VetBiz.
- Capability statements
- Estimated Price
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No solicitation document is available at this time. The Government will not compensate offerors for providing information, and reserves the right to cancel this requirement. No telephone requests will be accepted. Firms must ensure their SAM registration indicates the specified NAICS code.