VISN 4 Home Oxygen East RFP Amendment 2, Vendor Question and Answers, Extend response due date   3

Background
The solicitation is for the VISN 4 East Home Oxygen Services, which includes questions and answers related to the RFP 36C24423R0115. The due date for responses has been extended by 7 days to 9-25-23 at 1200 pm EST. The pricing spreadsheet references the correct solicitation number (36C24423R0115). The document also provides clarification on various policies and requirements related to infection control, equipment maintenance/repair, traveling support, and equipment specifications.

Work Details
The tasks and services under the contract include providing home oxygen services, complying with infection control policies, setting up air compressors and suction machines, equipment maintenance/repair, arranging home oxygen for veterans traveling outside designated areas, providing necessary supplies and monthly visits, delivering and renting portable oxygen concentrators, conducting respiratory therapy visits, initial oxygen follow-up visits, initial set-up for CPAP/BiPAP, patient education materials submission, and equipment specifications. The document also addresses specific questions related to line items in the pricing schedule.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is a seven (7) year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Requirements Contract with a period of performance of 84 months after award. The contract is expected to begin on a date estimated to be early 2024.

Place of Performance
The contract will cover Home Oxygen East services in VISN 04, including 5 VA Medical Centers.