Q--HOME INFUSION SERVICES

This is not a solicitation announcement. This is a sources sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NACIS 621610 (size standard of $13.5 Million). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions such as Open Market, Set-Aside, Local Area, etc. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the Fedbizopps website. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement, in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement.The Department of Veterans Affairs, Coatesville VAMC, Coatesville Pennsylvania is seeking Home Infusion Therapy Services to beneficiaries of the above named VA hospital according to the Statement of Work (SOW). The SOW will include such items as written below but not limited to those items. The solicitation announcement will have a complete SOW. The contractor must be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body such as the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) or the Joint Commission according to Home IV Therapy Standards, Medicare certified and licensed by the state(s) in which it provides service and remain in compliance with those standards throughout the duration of the contract. Proof of accreditation/licensure must be submitted to the VA initially and on an annual basis. The Contractor shall also furnish a certificate of insurance evidencing that the required coverage has been obtained and maintained. The Home IV Therapy agency shall provide services according to their own policy and procedure in compliance with a nationally recognized accrediting body, Medicare Conditions of participation and applicable state rules and regulations. Services provided under this contract shall meet all current Home Care and National accrediting body standards, Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and standards for equipment management, Federal Drug Administration requirements and applicable USP 797 standards. In addition, the contractor shall comply with all Department of Transportation and FDA regulations. The Contractor shall furnish the management, supervision and personnel necessary to provide all Home IV therapy services including, but not limited to antibiotic, antiviral and antifungal therapy, as authorized by VA to VA patients in their homes or other choice of residence within the catchment area of the Coatesville VAMC. The contractor will furnish all services and supplies related to the administrations, including pharmacy compounding using aseptic technique in a laminar flow hood. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection of its personnel furnishing services under this contract.