Fecal Incontinence Products

The Defense Health Agency's Medical Logistics Division, in collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical Prime Vendor Program, is seeking qualified suppliers to establish a Qualified Suppliers Listing for Fecal Incontinence Products. This effort aims to identify vendors capable of providing FDA-cleared, non-latex, single-use fecal management systems and collection bags, with an estimated annual demand of approximately 2,390 units and a total sales volume of around $164,768. Vendors interested in participating must have or be in the process of obtaining a Defense Medical Materiel (DMM) number and a Distribution and Pricing Agreement (DAPA) with the current DoD Prime Vendors, Cardinal Health and Owens & Minor, to ensure product distribution and inventory management. The process involves submitting detailed product information, country of origin, and supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with TAA requirements, FDA regulations, and latex-free status. The qualification process includes a technical review of submitted products, which must meet specific specifications such as odor control, indwelling capability, and ease of use, along with providing photographic packaging images and labeling details. Vendors must also confirm that their products are manufactured in TAA-compliant countries unless a non-availability determination is made. The resulting Qualified Suppliers Listing will serve as a basis for a standardization action, with the potential for future Incentive Agreements, although these are not guaranteed contracts or volume commitments. Responses are due by October 10, 2024, and vendors are encouraged to confirm receipt of their submissions. This initiative supports the procurement of standardized fecal incontinence products for military medical facilities and operational units across the U.S. Department of Defense.