Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, North Texas VA Health Care System, has an ongoing requirement for the receipt of VA-owned equipment, delivery, setup/installation, pickup, storage, recovery, cleaning, disinfecting, disposal, minor repairs, patient and caregiver education, home safety assessments, inventory control, and preventive maintenance of durable medical equipment for eligible beneficiaries throughout the NTX service area. The contract will be for a base year and four option years, with a total contract ceiling of $6,500,000.00. The estimated total patient population supported under this requirement is 11,000 patients and is subject to change. Key services include:
• Initial delivery and set-up of equipment
• Pick-up and storage of equipment
• Cleaning and servicing of equipment
• Repair of equipment (upon prior approval)
• Site assessments
• Supply consumable parts and supplies
• Instruct beneficiary and/or caregiver on the care and use of equipment
• Basic home safety evaluation
• Complete equipment inventory and monthly activity report
• Routine and preventive maintenance on specific equipment
The contractor must comply with all provisions of the Privacy Act and adhere to the standards for home care set forth by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or other recognized, accredited healthcare organization.