# SAM #36C24226D0097

Sole-Source Bridge Contract for VISN 02 Upstate DME Services (Apnea Care)

**Buyer:** VA Network Contract Office 02
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** September 25, 2026
**Identifier:** 36C24226D0097
**NAICS:** 621610, 532283

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02 Upstate Medical Centers' intent to award a sole-source bridge contract for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) services.
- Sole-source contract will be awarded to Apnea Care, the incumbent provider.
- Services include delivery, setup, repair, installation, storage, and maintenance of medical equipment.
  - Equipment types: hospital beds, feeding pumps, air conditioners, trapezes, patient lifts, mattresses, bathroom equipment, ambulation devices.
  - Additional services: environmental assessment, instruction-in-use, pick-up of government-purchased items, installation of grab bars, storage in climate-controlled warehouse.
- Contract period: October 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027 (approx. 5 months).
- Estimated contract value: $814,985.
- Sole-source justification: Only one responsible source (Apnea Care) identified for continuity of service until a new long-term contract is awarded.
- No specific product part numbers or quantities provided; focus is on service continuity and equipment support.

### Description

This is a notice of intent to award a Sole-Source only contract and is not a request for quotes.

Name of Proposed: 
Apnea Care
Street Address:
156 SONWIL DR
City, State, Zip:
Buffalo, NY 14225




The objective of this action is the procurement for:


The VISN 2 Upstate Catchment Area will be awarding a sole-source temporary bridge contract to Apnea Care in order to give time to award a new long-term VANEC contract.

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