6515-- 90-Day Bridge VISN-7 Artificial Limb Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 7 located in Duluth, GA, plans to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Hanger, based in Austin, TX, for a three-month period from December 1, 2021, to February 28, 2022. This bridge contract, identified under solicitation number 36C24722Q0119, entails the provision of prosthetic and artificial limb services and related products. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 339113, which covers surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing, and the business size standard is set at 750 employees. The contract is intended as a sole source award in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) due to the specialized nature of the requirement, and this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. While the Government will consider any responses received by November 18, 2021, at 12:00 pm EST for future competitive procurements, the decision to forgo competition for this immediate bridge contract rests exclusively with the Government. The contract aims to ensure continuity of services related to artificial limbs for veterans in the VA Southeast Network area. Questions regarding the contract are directed solely to the Contract Specialist, Joseph Horn, via email, with no telephone inquiries accepted. The performance location details are tied to the Network Contracting Office in Augusta, GA, supporting the department's ongoing mission to provide critical health-related prosthetic services to veterans.