Q--Wilkes Barre DME

The VA is seeking contractors that can provide to the VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711 services for pick-up, cleaning, inspection, reissuance, maintenance and delivery of Government- owned Durable Medical Equipment (DME). The area is 19 counties in PA. and one county in New York. The contract base period will be May 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010 with four option years all subject to the availability of funds. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining all amendments. Interested parties are required to submit their name, address and a point of contact. Interested parties are required to submit clear and convincing data substantiating their qualifications to satisfy this Request for Proposal. This is not a request for competitive quote. It is a notice to obtain possible sources that have the capacity and capability to have contractor furnished delivery of "Government Owned" home care Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and/or accessories necessary to eligible beneficiaries under the jurisdiction of the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (P&SAS). Requirement will require pick-up/delivery of equipment in the homes of beneficiaries or other designated points in accordance with standards established by The Joint Commission (TJC) or equivalent for home care. Contractor shall be TJC accredited at the servicing location prior to contract award. The purchase of Durable Medical Equipment is "NOT" a part of the contract. Offers are due by February 19, 2010 and should be mailed to Sally Bentz, Contracting Office (125), Bldg. 18, Room 148, 1700 S. Lincoln Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17042. The NAICS code is 621610 with a size standard of $12.5 million. This Sources Sought is to determine if this requirement should be set-aside for small business.