6515--New B+4 | NURSING SVC | Ostomy & Gastrostomy Supply Contract

The contract awarded under solicitation number 36C25926R0064 is a Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement between the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19, and a contractor to supply ostomy and gastrostomy medical products. The award has a base year and four one-year option periods, with a total potential value not to exceed $4,000,000 over the contract period ending December 31, 2030, and a guaranteed minimum of $25,000 for the first year. Deliveries are order-driven under an As Required Order (ARO) mechanism with F.O.B. Destination terms, requiring the contractor to transport goods to various locations including direct mail to veterans’ addresses, VA Medical Center facilities in Salt Lake City, or pickup at the contractor’s business location within the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The contractor must maintain a physical business presence in that area, operate Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and provide telephone, fax, and email services for coordination. All supplies must adhere to VA-specific regulatory requirements including compliance with VAAR 852.219-76, the Buy American Act, and the submission of a certified Buy American Certificate. The contract mandates strict adherence to small business subcontracting limitations, with SDVOSB or VOSB contractors restricted to subcontracting no more than 85% of the work, excluding material costs, and required to submit documentation for audit upon request. Non-compliance may result in debarment, fines, or criminal prosecution. The contractor is also obligated to provide accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and maintain compliance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) clauses covering ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity, and electronic payment systems. Performance evaluation is based on a trade-off approach, prioritizing Technical Capability first—evaluated on compliance with security policies, staff training, and regulatory certifications—followed by Past Performance with at least three verifiable recent contracts, and finally Price, which is analyzed for reasonableness rather than selecting the lowest bidder. Proposals must be submitted as a single email not exceeding 4 MB in size to crystal.volmar@va.gov by 10:00 AM ET on April 10, 2026, and include three volumes: Technical