VA Augusta Health Care System Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services
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), specifically the VA Augusta Health Care System, has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ bridge contract for Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services. This award was made to Hometown Veterans Medical, LLC on May 22, 2026, to ensure uninterrupted patient care in Augusta, GA, following the expiration of the previous contract and a pending protest for the long-term procurement.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the provision of comprehensive home oxygen and ventilator services for VA Medical Center patients. This includes:
- Supply of medical oxygen systems, cylinders, and related accessories.
- Delivery and setup of equipment.
- Preventive maintenance and repair services for both contractor- and Government-owned equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) IDIQ Bridge Contract
- Award Date: May 22, 2026
- Period of Performance: June 01, 2026 to September 30, 2026 (4 months)
- Contracting Office: VISN 7 Network Contracting Office (36C247)
- Product Service Code: W065 (Medical Services)
Justification & Set-Aside
This acquisition was sole-sourced to Hometown Veterans Medical, LLC, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), under Other Than Full and Open Competition. The justification cites the urgent need to prevent a break in critical patient services due to the current contract's expiration on May 31, 2026, and delays in the long-term procurement caused by an agency protest. The action is authorized by 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c) and VAAR 819.7008. Market research identified the incumbent as the most qualified to meet the immediate need.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a justification for an already awarded bridge contract (Award Number: 36C24726D0016), not a solicitation for new offers. The government determined this award was in the best interest to maintain essential patient care.