6830--36C242-25-AP-1625|528-25-2-4056-0019| 3 Month Bridge Contract Sole-Source Notice
ID: 36C24225P0585Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5e51da2b859742adb32a9f461ccc616d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a special notice for a three-month sole-source bridge contract for medical gases, specifically cylinder fills and rentals, with Haun Specialty Gases, Inc. This contract is essential to support the Buffalo and Batavia VA Hospitals while the VA prepares a solicitation for a new long-term five-year contract, following delays in obtaining a detailed itemized list of requirements necessary for competitive bidding. The urgency of this procurement underscores the importance of uninterrupted medical gas services for veterans, as sourcing from alternative vendors would lead to service interruptions. The contract is valued at approximately $30,295.08, and interested parties can contact Contracting Officer Corey Swinton at Corey.Swinton@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Corey SwintonContracting Officer
    Corey.Swinton@va.gov
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    36C24225P0585.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a special notice regarding a three-month sole-source bridge contract for medical gases with Haun Specialty Gases, Inc. This contract, awarded to support the Buffalo and Batavia VA Hospitals, aims to provide necessary cylinder fills and rentals while the VA prepares a solicitation for a new long-term 5-year contract. A delay in preparing the long-term solicitation has resulted in the urgent need for a short-term solution, highlighting the absence of a detailed itemized list of container requirements essential for prospective vendors to submit realistic quotes. This notice emphasizes the VA's intention to secure immediate medical gas services as it transitions to a longer-term procurement process, illustrating the organization’s commitment to meeting the immediate operational needs of its healthcare facilities.
    P03 - Limiting Sources.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for a single-source award for the procurement of medical gases, cylinder fills, and rentals by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Buffalo and Batavia hospitals. This short-term contract, valued at approximately $30,295.08, is critical as it serves as a bridge while the VA prepares for a long-term contract following delays in obtaining a detailed itemized list of requirements needed for competitive bidding. The incumbent contractor, Haun Specialty Gases, is essential to avoid service interruptions for veterans, as sourcing from alternative vendors would take too long. Comprehensive market research was conducted, including searches for veteran-owned businesses and related NAICS codes, concluding that a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside will be implemented for future solicitations. The contracting officer certified the necessity of this interim award, affirming that it aligns with procurement regulations to ensure the continuity of required services.
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