6680--Dry Ice for San Diego VA / Path and Lab
ID: 36C26225Q1298Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

LIQUID AND GAS FLOW, LIQUID LEVEL, AND MECHANICAL MOTION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS (6680)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8105ba87f77a44e4a207f22e77b68ae3/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking potential vendors to provide dry ice deliveries for the VA San Diego Healthcare System's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS). The procurement aims to secure a reliable source of dry ice for the packaging, transport, and shipping of patient specimens, with specific delivery requirements of two weekly deliveries of 100 lbs each on Mondays and Thursdays. This service is critical for maintaining the integrity of patient specimens during transport, ensuring they remain viable for testing and analysis. Interested parties must respond to the Request for Information (RFI) by August 11, 2025, with details regarding their capabilities and business size classification under NAICS 325120, as this RFI is intended for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Joanne Woo at joanne.woo@va.gov or (562) 766-2256.

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    Joanne WooContract Specialist
    (562) 766-2256
    joanne.woo@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for delivering dry ice to the VA San Diego Healthcare System's Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS). The primary objective is to secure suppliers capable of providing dry ice for packaging, transport, and shipping of patient specimens, with specific delivery requirements: two weekly deliveries of 100 lbs each on Mondays and Thursdays. The successful contractor must fulfill various conditions, including packaging, waste disposal, and ensuring the dry ice's longevity for transportation purposes. The notice outlines the estimated contract performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030, with options for several additional years. Interested businesses are prompted to respond with information about their capabilities, size classification under NAICS 325120, and potential pricing. This RFI aims solely for information and planning; it does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 11, 2025. The information collected will help the VA in making informed acquisition decisions, potentially leading to a future solicitation.
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