6835--TUC-Bulk Oxygen Telemetry
ID: 36C26225Q1370Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL GASES (6835)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors for the TUC-Bulk Oxygen Telemetry project, which involves the provision of medical-grade bulk liquid oxygen and telemetry services for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson, AZ. The procurement requires the contractor to supply and maintain a bulk liquid oxygen tank system, including telemetry for remote monitoring, while adhering to FDA, NFPA, and OSHA standards, and providing emergency delivery services and staff training. This contract is crucial for ensuring the availability of medical gases essential for patient care, with a performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) must submit written offers by September 2, 2024, and direct any questions to Contracting Specialist Victor Oliveros at victor.oliveros@va.gov by August 20, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Victor OliverosContracting Specialist
    victor.oliveros@va.gov
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    The document is an amendment to a solicitation/modification of a contract, specifically addressing vendor questions related to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for industrial gas manufacturing, likely medical-grade oxygen. Key clarifications include confirming the contract type as a Supply Contract, FOB Destination, and specifying the unit of measure for invoicing as 100 Compressed Cubic Feet (CCF). The amendment also clarifies responsibilities for tank alarms, the purpose of delivery slip conversions, and that fill point changes will be communicated without affecting pricing based on usage. Crucially, it reiterates that the source selection process will be based on price only and that the government's approach to technical submissions, insurance, award eligibility for unlicensed distributors, and FAR compliance enforcement fully aligns with FAR regulations. The document emphasizes the contractor's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations, including those pertaining to the wholesale distribution of medical-grade oxygen.
    The document outlines a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed-price contract for medical-grade bulk liquid oxygen and telemetry services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Arizona VA HealthCare System in Tucson, AZ. The contract includes a base year and four option years, running from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. Key requirements include the contractor providing and maintaining a bulk liquid oxygen tank system with a backup, telemetry for remote monitoring, and adherence to FDA, NFPA, and OSHA standards. The contractor must also provide emergency delivery services, staff training, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Invoices are to be submitted electronically and payment terms are net 30. The solicitation is a total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).
    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items, specifically a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the TUC-Bulk Oxygen Telemetry project. The solicitation number is 36C26225Q1370, and it is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC). The project location is the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, AZ. The NAICS code is 335120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1200 employees. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract with a performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Questions regarding the procurement must be submitted via email by August 20, 2024, at 12:00 Pacific Local Time. Written offers, including the completed SF 1449 and required sections, are due via email by September 2, 2024, at 15:00 Pacific Local Time to victor.oliveros@va.gov.
    The provided document appears to be a section of a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement document, specifically detailing pricing and quantity estimates for various liquid oxygen-related services and products. It outlines estimated annual quantities for "Bulk Liquid Oxygen" (90,658 CCF), "Emergency Delivery" (1 EA), and "Monthly Telemetry Fee" (12 MO). The document also mentions "Bulk Tank Rental (3000 Main & 900G Reserve)" as a line item. For all listed items, the unit prices and projected sales for the base year and four option years are consistently marked as $0.00, suggesting that this might be a template or a section where pricing is yet to be filled in, or it could indicate that these specific costs are covered under a different pricing structure. The structure of the document, with columns for "UNIT PRICE" and "PROJ SALES" across multiple years, is typical for government contracts seeking bids for ongoing services or supplies.
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