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Hearing Aid Parts & Accessories (HAPA) Solicitation 36C79126R0003

Under Consideration

Key information

Agency Name
Department of Veterans Affairs
Awarding Office Name
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Waiver Type
Non-availability
Procurement Stage
Pre-solicitation
OMB Determination
Pending
Product Service Code (PSC)
6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

Waiver Details

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Summary of Procurement

VA's purpose under this solicitation and resulting contract is to obtain commercial off the shelf (COTS) non-proprietary hearing aid parts and accessories while securing a continuous supply of products. These products are purchased by the DLS for stocking, distribution, and assignment to individual VA medical facilities and subsequent issuance to Veteran patients. This requirement provides the contractor with a single point of contact for all ordering activity under the contract. VA DLS will electronically place purchase/delivery orders to awarded contractor or contractors for restocking via designated DLS Ordering Officers (OO). Additional orders may be placed by the CO and duly appointed OOs to replenish depleted stock. VA has been providing COTS hearing aid parts and accessories to eligible Veterans and beneficiaries of other government agencies (OGA), specifically the Department of Defense and Indian Health Affairs, for multiple years. The need for COTS hearing aid parts and accessories is to support hearing aid devices for Veterans has increased steadily over the years. To meet the increasing demand with the highest level of technology at the lowest prices, VHA National Audiology and Speech Pathology Service Program Office (ASPS) has worked in conjunction with DLS/CSAS to develop contracts for parts and accessories for hearing devices that provide the best value. The Department of Veteran Affairs intends to solicit a firm fixed priced (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirement resulting in up to two (2) contract awards. The solicitation requirement shall secure large volume discounts on orders generated by the VA and OGAs. The contract will fulfill the supply requirement in support of the Customized (Prescription) Hearing Aid Devices and Repairs Services national contracts. Implementation of the contract will be accomplished by the DLS/CSAS under the purview of VHA National ASPS Program Office.

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

Submitted

10/19/2026

Determination Date

Pending

Waived Item(s)
Product NameNorth American Industry Classification System (NAICS)Product Service Code (PSC)Quantity
See Excel Spreadsheet334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing6515 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES39

Dates

Waiver Start Date

10/28/2026

Waiver Expiration Date

10/27/2031