Bulk Oxygen and Tank Rentals

This amendment to solicitation 36C24726Q0082, dated December 5, 2025, from the Department of Veterans Affairs, addresses changes to the Statement of Work (SOW) and provides answers to submitted questions regarding the Bulk Oxygen and Tank Rentals contract. Key updates include confirming it as a supply contract, a single award, and clarifying that CLIN 0015 for Montgomery VAMC requires pricing for both tank rentals and telemetry monitoring. The document also removes an erroneous cylinder requirement from the SOW and emphasizes that contractor liability insurance is required before work commences. Evaluation criteria prioritize experience over price. Licensing and certifications will be reviewed before the contract start date, with the Contracting Officer responsible for post-award compliance. The amendment also includes a site visit and extends the quote submission deadline. The SOW details requirements for medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen, contractor-owned tanks, delivery schedules, emergency services, and adherence to federal and state regulations, including FDA and USP standards. The contract has a base year and four option years, running from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7, has issued a presolicitation notice for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for bulk liquid oxygen supply and tank rentals for four VA Medical Centers in Georgia and Alabama. This requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 325120. The contract includes a base year and four one-year options, with an anticipated performance period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2031. The contractor will provide, maintain, and refill medical-grade liquid oxygen storage tanks, including main and reserve tanks with telemetry monitoring systems. All products and services must comply with FDA, USP, and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations. The solicitation documents will be available on Sam.gov around October 23, 2025, with a response date of October 29, 2025.

The VAAR 852.219-76 (JAN 2023) Deviation outlines the "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products." This document requires offerors to certify their compliance with subcontracting limitations when bidding on government contracts, specifically for supplies and products. Key requirements include limiting payments to non-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) to 50% of the government-paid amount for supplies or products (excluding materials). Non-manufacturers must supply products from domestic small business manufacturers or processors unless a waiver is granted. Offerors must also declare whether they are a manufacturer or non-manufacturer and meet specific criteria if claiming non-manufacturer status. The certification also addresses requirements for single or multiple item acquisitions from small business manufacturers. False certifications can lead to severe penalties, including criminal prosecution and debarment. The VA reserves the right to request documentation to verify compliance throughout the contract period, and failure to provide such documentation may result in remedial action. The certification must be completed, signed, and submitted with the offer, as incomplete submissions will render the offer ineligible for evaluation and award.

This government solicitation, 36C24726Q0082, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a contractor for the distribution and supply of medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen and tank rentals for four VA Medical Centers in Alabama and Georgia. The contract includes a base year and four one-year options, operating as a firm-fixed-price agreement. The contractor will provide and maintain bulk oxygen tanks with backup systems, including installation of new tanks if necessary, and a telemonitoring system for remote level tracking. Deliveries must be timely, with emergency services available within 24 hours. All medical gases and equipment must comply with FDA, USP, and other federal and state regulations. The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Invoices are to be submitted monthly in arrears through the Tungsten Network.

This document outlines Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24726Q0082, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7 Network Contracting Office, for Bulk Oxygen and Tank Rentals. The amendment extends the deadline for offer receipt to December 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST and moves the question response date to around December 5, 2025. It also introduces mandatory site visits at various VA Medical Centers from December 1-4, 2025, emphasizing that failure to attend will result in disqualification. Offers must be submitted electronically to leonard.robinson@va.gov and include a complete electronic PDF copy. Key submission requirements include a completed Price Schedule, VAAR 852.219-76 certification, and SAM registration. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBs). Evaluation factors include Experience (assessing past bulk oxygen and tank rental contracts) and Price. Strict compliance with all solicitation instructions is mandatory for offer consideration.