6835--MEDICAL GRADE GAS OXYGEN CARRY AND GO CYLINDERS AND TANK RENTALS
ID: 36C24525Q0305Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL GASES (6835)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/84bc305a9f054d6492652ac51c007e84/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential contractors to provide medical-grade oxygen cylinders and related services for several VA Medical Centers in Maryland, including Baltimore, Loch Raven, and Perry Point. The procurement aims to establish a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the delivery and exchange of portable compressed oxygen cylinders, with specific requirements for scheduled deliveries, retrieval of empty cylinders, and emergency response times. This service is critical for supporting patient care and ensuring timely access to medical gases. Interested contractors must respond by February 14, 2025, at 3 PM EST, and can contact Contracting Officer Ryan Singletary at ryan.singletary@va.gov or 202-745-8000 for further information.

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    Ryan SingletaryContracting Officer
    (202) 745-8000
    ryan.singletary@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for the provision of medical-grade oxygen cylinders and related services to several VA Medical Centers in Maryland. The procurement will support patient care at the Baltimore, Loch Raven, and Perry Point facilities, focusing on a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the delivery and exchange of portable compressed oxygen cylinders. The notice specifies requirements for contractors, including scheduled deliveries, retrieval of empty cylinders, billing procedures, and response times for emergency requests. To participate, interested contractors must provide company information, acknowledge their size status under NAICS code 325120, and confirm their capability to meet the outlined needs. The document details the delivery expectations, including a two-hour response time for emergencies and regular delivery schedules. It highlights responsibilities around ownership and accountability of equipment, billing, performance monitoring, and compliance with security requirements. The deadline for responses is February 14, 2025, by 3 PM EST, with the intent for the VA to assess market capabilities for future contracting opportunities.
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