Home Oxygen 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 NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), has published a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) bridge contract for Home Oxygen Services in Muskogee, Oklahoma. This action ensures continuity of care for Veterans while a new long-term contract is awarded and potential protests are resolved. The J&A was published on April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the provision, delivery, setup, maintenance, and servicing of comprehensive home oxygen therapy equipment and supplies. Key requirements include:
- Stationary and portable oxygen concentrators
- Liquid oxygen systems
- Compressed gas cylinders
- Related accessories
- 24/7 emergency support and maintenance
- Patient education and safety checks
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Interim bridge sole source, Firm-Fixed-Price, IDIQ
- Period of Performance: One-year, estimated from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
- Option to Extend: Clause 52.217-8 allows for extension up to six months at the same rates.
- Product/Service Code: Q999 (Other Medical Services)
Eligibility / Justification
Competition for this requirement is restricted under statutory authority 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and RFO 12.102(b). The justification cites "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements" as the reason for restricting competition. Market research, including a Notice of Intent to Sole Source and a search of the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS), was conducted, and no responses were received from potential vendors expressing interest.
Additional Notes
- The incumbent contractor is SS Medical, Inc.
- Transitioning to a new provider at this time would cause unacceptable delays and duplication of costs.
- The VA will continue market research to enable future competitive actions for a long-term solution.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Aaron Thurber
- Email: aaron.thurber@va.gov
- Phone: 3037125745