6835--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) Medical Gas Cylinder Loss of Use
ID: 36C25924Q0833Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL GASES (6835)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d4e941191c7942d9886c4553b82f677e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to RAS Enterprises LLC for the rental of medical gas cylinders that were lost by the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) during the execution of a previous contract. This procurement is specifically for one lost/missing contractor-owned cylinder, and the VA is not seeking competitive bids for this requirement, as outlined in FAR 13.106-1(b). The medical gas cylinders are critical for healthcare operations, and the VA emphasizes that interested parties may express their capabilities for future medical gas needs by the deadline of September 19, 2024, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses should demonstrate the ability to meet the government’s needs and can be sent to Contract Specialist Jesse San Nicolas at jesse.sannicolas@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jesse San NicolasContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5799
    jesse.sannicolas@va.gov
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    36C25924Q0833.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to RAS Enterprises LLC for the rental of medical gas cylinders lost by the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) during the execution of a previous contract. This notice, in compliance with FAR 13.106-1(b), informs potential suppliers that the VA is not seeking competitive bids for this requirement, which includes payment for one lost/missing contractor-owned cylinder. Interested parties may express their capabilities for future medical gas needs by the deadline of September 19, 2024, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses should demonstrate the ability to meet the government’s needs and could include specifications and capability statements. The VA emphasizes that it retains discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the information received. The contracting office is located in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with a designated point of contact for queries.
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