Q999--Airgas Cylinder Lease Rentals
ID: 36C24125Q0132Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL- OTHER (Q999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0f90f0f85f974e2da1a78735b8bf2d6c/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 17, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter into a sole-source contract with Airgas USA, LLC for the lease of medical gas cylinders at the Providence VA Medical Center. The procurement encompasses a base period of one year, with the option to extend for an additional four years, and includes responsibilities such as the leasing, delivery, removal, and maintenance of medical gas cylinders, all of which must meet FDA standards. These services are critical for ensuring the availability of medical gases necessary for patient care, highlighting the specialized nature of the requirements. Interested parties may submit capability statements by January 17, 2025, to Rosangela Pereira at Rosangela.Pereira@va.gov, as the VA seeks to determine if competitive procedures could be utilized for this acquisition.

Point(s) of Contact
Rosangela PereiraContract Specialist
(401) 273-7100
Rosangela.Pereira@va.gov
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36C24125Q0132.docx
Jan 14, 2025, 10:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to initiate a sole-source contract with Airgas USA, LLC for the lease of medical gas cylinders at the Providence VA Medical Center. This project encompasses a base period of one year, with potential extensions totaling four additional years. Key responsibilities of the contractor include leasing, delivering, and removing medical gas cylinders, ensuring all cylinders meet FDA standards and are kept in operational condition. Services must be performed efficiently, with a delivery timeframe of seven business days. The contractor will also provide mandatory training for VA staff regarding the use and maintenance of the equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards. Importantly, Airgas USA, LLC is identified as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling these requirements, underscoring the necessity of their specialized services in this context. Interested parties may submit capability statements by January 17, 2025, to explore potential competition for this contract.
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