6835--Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Cheyenne Medical Gas Cylinder Loss of Use
ID: 36C25924Q0827Type: 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/3599538744f041778e05db34677a0d5d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 19, intends to award a sole source procurement to RAS Enterprises LLC for the rental of a medical gas cylinder lost by the Cheyenne VA Medical Center during the execution of an existing contract. This procurement addresses the need for one cylinder to compensate for the loss incurred, emphasizing the importance of maintaining medical gas supplies for healthcare operations. Interested parties may express their capability for future medical gas needs by submitting relevant information to the designated contact, Jesse San Nicolas, at jesse.sannicolas@va.gov, by 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 19, 2024. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and the government retains discretion not to compete this requirement based on the responses received.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jesse San NicolasContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5799
    jesse.sannicolas@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25924Q0827.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 19, intends to award a sole source procurement to RAS Enterprises LLC for the rental of medical gas cylinders lost by the Cheyenne VA Medical Center during the execution of an existing contract. This procurement addresses the need for one cylinder to compensate for the loss incurred. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 325120, with a business size standard of 1,200 employees. The notice highlights that this is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties can express their capability for future medical gas needs by September 19, 2024. Any responses must clearly demonstrate the capability to meet government requirements and be submitted to the designated contact. The government retains the discretion not to compete this requirement based on responses received, and it disclaims any responsibility for costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Overall, this notice emphasizes the VA's approach to managing procurement needs while clarifying the sole source nature of the upcoming contract.
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