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LIQUID OXYGEN - 646

19320 36C24418Q9252 06-18-2018 N 325120

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 4

SAO EAST; HYBRID 1; COATESVILLE VAMC

1400 BLACK

HORSE HILL ROAD

COATESVILLE, PA 19320

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 4

SAO EAST; HYBRID 1; ANDREA AULTMAN-SMITH

COATESVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER - AMS 542/90C

1400 BLACK HORSE HILL ROAD

COATESVILLE, PA 19320-209

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

HJ HEINZ DIVISION AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE

DELAFIELD ROAD, ASPIN WALL AND UNIVERSITY DRIVE

ASPIN WALL

, PITTSBURGH, PA

15240

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VETERANS AFFAIRS

andrea.aultman-smith@va.gov

VETERANS AFFAIRS

LIQUID OXYGEN

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VISN 4 Network Contracting Office (NCO), on behalf of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is conducting market research to determine interest for the establishment of a Contract for liquid Oxygen.

Background:

The VAPHS has two divisions: HJ Heinz division, located at Delafield Road, Aspinwall, PA 15215 and University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.

Scope of Work:

Offeror will provide refill service to each of the six reservoirs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays inclusive of holidays. Each refill episode will be complete in that each reservoir will be filled to its capacity. This oxygen is used to supply the companion units of patients who are oxygen dependent and need to carry a source with them that is lightweight.

The contract awarded under this solicitation will be in effect for one year from the date of award. There will also be four (4) one-year option periods.

Helio Rental Tanks at a per tank per month for Liquid Oxygen (02) sufficient to maintain fill Contract Period: Begin 9-1-18, POP End: 8-31-19 Local Stock NUMBER; Tank Rental LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: Tank Rental

Liquid O2 Sufficient to maintain fill at (LB) approximately 11,182.5 lbs per month Contract period: POP Begin 9-1-18 POP End: 8-31-19 Local Stock Number: Liquid O2 LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: Liquid O2

C-1000 Rental Tanks at a per tank per month for Liquid oxygen (O2) sufficient to maintain fill Contract Period: POP Begin: 9-1-18 POP End: 8-31-19 Local Stock Number: Tank Rental LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: Tank Rental

Invoicing:

Invoicing will be monthly, in arrears, and reflect the actual quantities ordered during the period. The PO number shall be prominently displayed on the invoice.

Delivery:

The HJ Heinz Division requires liquid oxygen fills three times per week. Offeror will supply six liquid oxygen reservoir units (approximately 100 lbs. In capacity), which are compatible with the Puritan Bennett c-1000 portable liquid oxygen unit. These companion units are standardized for inpatients at the VAPHS HJ Heinz division.

The University Drive Division requires liquid oxygen fills three times per week. Offeror will supply two liquid oxygen reservoir units (approximately 100 lbs. In capacity), which are compatible with the Puritan Bennett c-1000 portable liquid oxygen unit. These companion units are standardized for inpatients at the VAPHS University Drive division.

Product specifications:

Offeror must be able to provide liquid oxygen reservoir units (approximately 100 lbs. In capacity), which are compatible with the Puritan Bennett C-1000 portable liquid oxygen unit. These companion units are standardized for inpatients at the VAPHS HJ Heinz division.

Delivery Location:

Patient homes that are enrolled in Home Dialysis Program The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 325120 Size Standard: 1,000 employees and the Classification code is 6830.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. The Government will not pay for any information solicited. Acquistion set-aside will be determined based upon the result of this request for interested parties.

Interested parties should submit with their response only the following information:

1. Company name and DUN #

1. POC information

1. Business size and socio-economic classification (for example SDVOSB, Woman-owned)

1. Is this item available on FSS Schedule? If so, provide contract #.

Please send this information no later than Monday, June 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM, EST. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.

I can be reached for questions at andrea.aultman-smith@va.gov .

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