Q201--Oxygen Cylinders
ID: 36C25525Q0175Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL- GENERAL HEALTH CARE (Q201)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the provision of oxygen cylinders, specifically targeting the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center and the Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center in Missouri. The contract will encompass the filling, transporting, and storing of medical gas cylinders under an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) model, with a base period from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026, and four optional years. This procurement is critical for ensuring the timely and compliant supply of medical-grade gases, which are essential for patient care and emergency situations, with strict adherence to federal regulations and quality standards. Interested contractors must contact Denise Maynard at denise.maynard@va.gov or call 913-946-1975 for further details and to ensure compliance with the solicitation requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    denise.maynard@va.govDenise Maynard
    (913) 946-1975
    Denise.Maynard@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a presolicitation notice for the procurement of oxygen cylinders, with the solicitation number 36C25525Q0175. The response deadline for interested parties is set for February 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time. This contract is reserved for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSBC) entities, aligning with federal initiatives to support veteran-owned businesses. The primary place of performance for this contract will be the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Correspondence regarding this solicitation should be directed to the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, based in Leavenworth, Kansas. The associated product service code for this procurement is Q201, and it adheres to the NAICS code 325120. The notice will be archived 10 days after the response deadline. This presolicitation reflects the VA's commitment to providing essential medical supplies and services to support the healthcare needs of veterans.
    The government file outlines a solicitation for medical gases by the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically targeting the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center and the Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center. The contract encompasses providing, filling, transporting, and storing medical gas cylinders over an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) model, with a base period from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026, and four optional years. Contractors must meet rigorous quality standards and comply with federal regulations concerning medical-grade gases, safety, and delivery timelines. Deliveries are expected to occur within specified time frames, particularly within two hours for emergencies, and include documentation requirements for cylinder counts. The contractor is responsible for maintaining government-owned cylinders and must follow strict operational protocols during transitions between vendors. The pricing schedule details various cylinder types and associated costs, emphasizing the structured approach to ensure compliance and reliability in medical gas supply for VA facilities. Overall, this solicitation reflects the VA's commitment to meet medical and operational needs in a timely, efficient, and compliant manner.
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