VA Central Alabama Health Care System Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services
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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) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source, 4-month IDIQ bridge contract for Home Oxygen and Ventilator Services at the VA Central Alabama Health Care System (CAVHCS) in Montgomery, AL. This award is made to Veterans First Healthcare LLC, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), to prevent a lapse in critical services while a new long-term contract is finalized.
Purpose of Justification
This J&A justifies the award of a bridge contract to ensure continuous provision of home oxygen and ventilator services for veterans. The current contract expires on March 31, 2026, and the bridge contract, effective April 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026, is necessary to maintain services without interruption.
Scope of Services
The contractor will provide:
- Medical oxygen systems, including cylinders and related accessories.
- Delivery, setup, preventive maintenance, and repair for both contractor- and Government-owned equipment.
- Education and operating instructions for veteran recipients on the safe use of home oxygen machines.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: IDIQ Bridge Contract (Sole-Source)
- Period of Performance: April 01, 2026 to July 31, 2026
- Estimated Amount: Up to $5,000,000 (per VAAR 819.7008/7009)
- Product Service Code: W065 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Montgomery, AL
Set-Aside & Awardee
This is a sole-source award made under 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c) and VAAR 819.7008 to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Veterans First Healthcare LLC is identified as the certified SDVOSB incumbent and sole source for this bridge contract.
Notes
Market research, including searches of GSA eLibrary, SBA Dynamic Small Business website, and SAM.GOV, was conducted. This document is a justification for an award, not a solicitation for proposals; therefore, submission and evaluation criteria for bidders are not applicable.