Department of Veterans Affairs Awarded a Contract to HOMECARE PRODUCTS, INC. for $161,911,260.00

Summary of Award

The US federal government awarded a contract to Homecare Products, Inc. for patient mobility devices under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) on August 8, 2017. The contract, with a total obligation of $161,911,260, falls under the category of Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) and is identified by the unique award ID CONT_IDV_V797D70209_3600.

Homecare Products, Inc. is a U.S.-owned business located in Algona, Washington. They are a manufacturer of hospital furniture, equipment, utensils, and supplies, specializing in surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. As a small business and Subchapter S Corporation, they operate under various business categories, including Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt and Special Designations.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) serves as both the funding agency and awarding agency for this contract. The period of performance for the contract spans from September 1, 2017, to August 31, 2027, with a last modified date of December 30, 2022. The contract was solicited using procedures under NP (Negotiated Proposal/Quote) with full and open competition. The contract received 999 offers and was not set aside for any specific group. It was awarded using fixed-price with economic price adjustment as the type of contract pricing. The contract does not involve any major programs or national interest actions. The contract does not require a subcontracting plan, and the recipient is a U.S.-owned business. The contract falls under the product or service code 6530 for hospital furniture, equipment, utensils, and supplies, with a NAICS code of 339113 for surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing. The contract does not involve any sea transportation, Clinger-Cohen Act planning, or labor standards. It is not part of a multi-year or consolidated contract. The contract does not involve the use of cost or pricing data, commercial item test programs, or fair opportunity limited scenarios. It was not acquired through the purchase card as a payment method. The contract is not subject to construction wage rates or materials supplies regulations. Overall, the contract between the US federal government and Homecare Products, Inc. for patient mobility devices under the FSS is a significant agreement with a substantial financial obligation. The contract aligns with the government's procurement policies and regulations, ensuring fair competition and compliance with relevant laws and standards.