6835--Medical Gas and Cylinders Syracuse VA Solicitation

Amendment 0003 to solicitation 36C24226R0023, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 02, modifies the pricing spreadsheet by replacing "LIQ" with "OxyTOTE" for lost container descriptions. It also clarifies the lost container categories for various medical gas items, including different types of oxygen, carbon dioxide, breathing air, nitrogen, and nitrous oxide, as well as specialized gas mixtures. The amendment specifically lists 13 items with their corresponding tank types and sizes for Syracuse, Rome, and Binghamton facilities. The effective date of this amendment is February 4, 2026, and the original solicitation date was December 5, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment ensures clarity and accuracy in the bidding process for medical gases.

This document outlines a solicitation for various medical gases and related services for Syracuse, Rome, and Binghamton Medical facilities, likely a government Request for Proposal (RFP). The required items include a wide range of medical gases such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, breathing air, nitrogen, and nitrous oxide in different cylinder sizes. Additionally, the solicitation covers medical breathing testing mixes, cylinder rentals (small medical, E w/oxygen, and specialty gas), emergency delivery services, hydrostatic testing of VA tanks, and provisions for lost containers. The document also details specific requirements for Syracuse Medical, including quantities of 'All in One E Tanks' and 'O2 Gas Form D Tanks,' specifying aluminum medical-grade oxygen and delivery on demand schedules (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Pricing periods are structured for annual quantities from 2027 to 2030, indicating a multi-year contract for these essential medical supplies and services.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 02, has issued an amendment (0001) to Solicitation Number 36C24226R0023. This amendment, dated 01-22-2026, extends the deadline for the receipt of offers from January 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST to February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. The purpose of this extension is to allow sufficient time for vendor questions to be answered and reviewed by legal. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Corey Swinton is the Contracting Officer.

This government file addresses vendor questions for the Syracuse Med Gas RFQ 36C24226R0023, outlining key amendments and clarifications. The contract type is confirmed as a Supply Contract, with Haun Specialty Gases identified as the current supplier. The location for the contract is the Erie East VA Clinic. Detailed clarifications are provided for various CLINs, including delivery schedules for E Tanks, the irregular need for D Tanks, and specific gas mix percentages for Breathing Testing Mix and 5% CO2 5% H2 IN NIT. The government will not provide separate CLINs for H/K/200 size cylinder rentals, as these fall under specialty gas cylinder rental. Other CBOCs procure their own tanks. The evaluation method is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) under a tiered set-aside for SDVOSBs. The VA will not store contractor-owned tanks. Emergency orders will use an established order form with an OO signature for audit trails. A redacted technical file is no longer required, and manufacturer certifications are due at bid submission. The contractor must provide a list of liaisons, and there will be a 45-day transition period. Monthly summaries are due within 10 business days, and the orientation meeting will occur 20 business days after the contact list is provided.

Amendment 0002 for solicitation 36C24226R0023, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 02, extends the deadline for offers to February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The amendment also includes answers to vendor questions, uploads the final RFQ document (36C24226R0023_Final), and provides the final pricing sheet (Pricing Spreadsheet-SYR Gas_Final). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. This modification ensures that potential offerors have additional time to submit their proposals and access to updated documentation and clarifications.

This government solicitation, 36C24226R0023, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a contractor to provide medical-grade gases, fills, and cylinder rentals for the Syracuse VA Medical Center and other facilities within VISN 2. The contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a base pricing period and four additional pricing periods, spanning from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031. The contractor must supply various medical gases, including oxygen, carbon dioxide, breathing air, nitrogen, and nitrous oxide, in different cylinder sizes. Key requirements include compliance with FDA, CGA, and DOT regulations, liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and adherence to specific delivery schedules for routine and emergency orders. The contractor is responsible for providing, filling, transporting, maintaining, and tracking both contractor-provided and government-furnished cylinders. The solicitation outlines detailed procedures for ordering, invoicing, cylinder inventory audits, and managing lost or damaged cylinders. Emergency deliveries must be completed within 24 hours. The main point of contact for this solicitation is Corey Swinton, the Contracting Officer.

The document is an inventory and pricing request for various medical gases and related services for Syracuse, Rome, and Binghamton Medical facilities, likely part of a government Request for Proposal (RFP). It details specific quantities of medical oxygen, carbon dioxide, breathing air, nitrogen, and nitrous oxide in different cylinder sizes. Also included are requests for specialty gas mixes, medical cylinder rentals (small, E, and specialty), emergency delivery services, and hydrostatic testing for VA tanks. The pricing structure is broken down into annual quantities and prices for five periods (2027-2031). Specific delivery requirements for Syracuse facilities, including

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 02, has issued a presolicitation notice (SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C24226R0023) for a contractor to provide medical gases and cylinders to various VA facilities within VISN 2, including the Syracuse VA Medical Center, its Dental Clinic, Binghamton CBOC, and Rome Outpatient Clinic. This requirement, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), involves providing, filling, transporting, handling, servicing, maintaining, delivering, picking up, and storing medical gases and cylinders, along with all necessary equipment and materials. The VA intends to establish a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base pricing period and four additional pricing periods. The solicitation will be available electronically via the Contract Opportunities website (sam.gov) with a response date of November 12, 2025.