laser for refractive surgery gases
ID: 12219869Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

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https://sam.gov/opp/65b015e307e8497a95da7f7f8d89cad4/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to AIRGAS USA LLC for the provision of HELIUM CHROM 80 CGA 580; LZ 35.61% VISX/HE 80 along with cylinder rental. This procurement is critical for the operations of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, as AIRGAS USA LLC is identified as the only supplier capable of fulfilling this unique requirement. The contract will cover a base year from April 27, 2025, to April 26, 2026, with two optional extension years available. Interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate that competitive procurement would be beneficial without significant cost or time implications, and inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Kimberly Bunn at kimberly.p.bunn.civ@health.mil, referencing “Notice of Intent Submission 12219869.”

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    Kimberly Bunn
    (757) 953-5740
    kimberly.p.bunn.civ@health.mil
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    Notice of Intent for 12219869.pdf
    The government intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to AIRGAS USA LLC for the provision of HELIUM CHROM 80 CGA 580; LZ 35.61% VISX/HE 80 along with cylinder rental. This contract includes a base year from April 27, 2025, to April 26, 2026, and two optional extension years. AIRGAS USA LLC is identified as the only supplier capable of fulfilling this requirement. Responses to the notice must convincingly demonstrate that competitive procurement would benefit the government without significant cost or time implications and should not disrupt the operations of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The decision to proceed with a non-competitive contract lies solely with the government. Responses will be evaluated for potential competitive procurement, but the government does not bear any costs incurred from the responses. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Kimberly Bunn, referencing “Notice of Intent Submission 12219869” in their communications. This notice informs stakeholders of the intent to bypass standard competitive bidding practices due to the uniqueness of the required supplies.
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