W065--WOUND VAC RENTALS; BASE PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 VISN 22 Long Beach and VAMC San Diego, issued a Special Notice of intent to award a Single Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for KCI Annual/Daily Wound V.A.C.® Rentals. The award is intended for KCI USA, Inc. (Solventum), as they are the sole authorized distributor and FSS holder for this brand of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) equipment. Capable parties interested in responding to this requirement must identify their interests and authorization by March 20th, 2026.
Scope of Work
This BPA will cover the streamlined procurement and administration of Annual/Daily KCI Wound V.A.C.® Rentals for various wound treatments. VISN 22 Long Beach and VAMC San Diego have standardized on the KCI brand for their NPWT needs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, Single Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Duration: Base year plus four (4) option years, with the B+4 Year Period from 05/06/26 to 05/05/27.
- Set-Aside: None (Intent to Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 20th, 2026, at 12:00 PM (PST)
- Published: March 11th, 2026
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Suction Therapy Apparatus Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1000 employees
Evaluation & Justification
This is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. The government intends to award this BPA on a single-source basis to KCI USA, Inc. (Solventum) under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) per FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i), citing KCI USA, Inc. as the sole authorized distributor and FSS holder. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package is available, and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested parties must identify their capabilities and authorization by the specified deadline.