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Solicitation number: 36C25724Q0378
Issued by: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17

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This document provides details for a federal solicitation seeking medical gases and cylinders. The solicitation number is 36C25724Q0378 issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. The agency is seeking to procure medical gases including oxygen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, helium, and other specialty gases delivered in cylinders of various sizes and pressures. Responses are due by the date specified in the attached solicitation document. The anticipated award period is for a one year base period with four one-year option periods. Pricing should be submitted on a firm-fixed price basis.

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5. PROJECT NUMBER (if applicable)

CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

CODE

6. ISSUED BY

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED

PAGE OF PAGES

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED

BPA NO. 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

FACILITY CODE CODE

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

E. IMPORTANT:

is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

(REV. 11/2016)

is required to sign this document and return ___________ copies to the issuing office. is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

15C. DATE SIGNED

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER

Contractor

16C. DATE SIGNED

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

STANDARD FORM 30 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

(Type or print) (Type or print)

(Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

(Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(If other than Item 6)

(Specify type of modification and authority)

(such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.)

(If required)

(SEE ITEM 11)

(SEE ITEM 13)

(X)

CHECK

ONE

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

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02/29/2024

549-24-3-081-5253

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

36C257

Department Of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 17

5441 Babcock Road Ste. 302 San Antonio TX 78240

To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25724Q0378

02-23-2024

X X

See CONTINUATION Page

X 1

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Revise LIN 0012, 1012, 2012, and 3012 descriptions from RRLIQMMD-NS - LIQUID NITROUS OXIDE 160 TO 1809 LITERS to RRLIQMMD-NS - LIQUID NITROUS OXIDE 160 TO 180 LITERS.

2. Disseminate Question and Answers as shown below on the continuation page.

3. Revise the Statement of Work as shown below in the continuation page.

4. Revise Attachment D.1 - LOSS OF USE (LOU) CYLINDER PRICELIST. Please see the attachment.

5. Extend the close date from 03/01/2024 at 1:00PM CST to 03/07/2024 at 12:00PM CST.

Shannon Hodgson Contracting Officer

CONTINUATION PAGE

A.1 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

20.00 CY __________________ __________________

CD USP50 - CARBON DIOXIDE MEDICAL GRADE 50LBS

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025 PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6835 - Medical Gases

1.00 CY __________________ __________________

Carbon Dioxide Medical Grade 50 Lbs with Siphon Tube Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

428.00 CY __________________ __________________

CD USPE - CARBON DIOXIDE MEDICAL GRADE SIZE E

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

17.00 CY __________________ __________________

HE UHP200 - HELIUM ULTRA HIGH PURITY GRADE SIZE 200

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

70.00 CY __________________ __________________

CD USP180LT350 - LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE MEDICAL GRADE 180

LITERS

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Liquid Nitrogen Medical Grade 160 Liter 22 PSI Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

4.00 CY __________________ __________________

Liquid Nitrogen Medical Grade 160 Liter 230 PSI Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

15.00 CY __________________ __________________

NI NF240LT22 - LIQUID NITROGEN MEDICAL GRADE 240 LITER 230

PSI

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

75.00 CY __________________ __________________

NI NF180LT350 - LIQUID NITROGEN MEDICAL GRADE 180 LITER

350 PSI

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Liquid Nitrogen Medical NF 80 CGA 580 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Liquid Nitrogen Nf 230 Liter 22 PSI Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

RRLIQMMD-NS - LIQUID NITROUS OXIDE 160 TO 180 LITERS

(CHARGED MONTHLY)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

32.00 CY __________________ __________________

NS USP180LT350 - NITROUS OXIDE LIQUID 180 LITERS 350 PSI

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Nitrous Oxide USP 20 Lbs Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

5,236.00 CY __________________ __________________

OX USPEAWB - OXYGEN MEDICAL GRADE SIZE EA WALK-O2-

BOUT

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

2.00 CY __________________ __________________

180 PPM Nox BALANCE N2 CEM 1% DAILY STANDARD CYLINDER

CGA 660 SIZE 200

Contract Period: Base

20.9% Oxygen balance N2 CEM 1% DAILY STANDARD CYLINDER

CGA 590 SIZE 200

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

NITROGEN CEM-CAL ZERO GRADE 5.5 150A CGA 580

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

3,095.00 CY __________________ __________________

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GAS CYLINDERS: SIZES A, B, C, D, & E

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

488.00 CY __________________ __________________

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GAS CYLINDERS: SMALL CHARGED

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

25,530.00 CY __________________ __________________

Monthly Cylinder Rental - WALK-O2-BOUTS - (WITH REGULATOR

SIZE E)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Monthly Cylinder Rental - WALK-O2-BOUTS - MRI COMPATIBLE

(WITH REGULATOR SIZE E ALUMINUM)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

44.00 CY __________________ __________________

Monthly Cylinder Rental - LIQUID CONTAINERS (PORTABLES) LESS

THAN 160LTR CAPACITY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

436.00 CY __________________ __________________

Monthly Cylinder Rental - LIQUID CONTAINERS (PORTABLES)

GREATER THAN 180LTR CAPACITY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

1,738.00 CY __________________ __________________

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GASEOUS CYLINDERS: ALL MEDICAL

LARGE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

3.00 EA __________________ __________________

**EMERGENCY DELIVERY FEE**

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Air Compressed, CGA Type 1, Medical, Size H-Cylinder

POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Air Compressed, CGA Type 1, Medical, Size E-Cylinder Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Argon, Ultra High Purity Grade 5.0, 6000 PSI, Size 200 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Helium, Industrial, Size H Cylinder Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Helium, USP Medical Pure, Size H Cylinder Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Helium, USP Medical Pure, Size E Cylinder Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

55.00 CY __________________ __________________

Liquid Nitrogen Dewar Fill, 10 Liters Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Liquid Nitrogen Dewar Fill, 20 Liters Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

118.00 CY __________________ __________________

Liquid Nitrogen Dewar Fill, 25 Liters Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

10.00 CY __________________ __________________

Nitrogen, Medical, Size H Cylinder Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Nitrous Oxide, Size E Cylinder Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Nitrous Oxide, Size H Cylinder Contract Period: Base

24.00 CY __________________ __________________

Oxygen Medical, Size H Cylinder Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Oxygen, Medical, Size E Cylinder Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

8.00 CY __________________ __________________

Oxygen, Medical, Size E Cylinder Aluminum Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Oxygen, Walkabout, MRI Compatible Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

80.00 CY __________________ __________________

Propane, Industrial, 33 LBs Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

Propane, Industrial, 100 LBs

PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing

LD 0.3 % CM/10 % HE/21 % OX/NI 200

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

11.00 CY __________________ __________________

LD 0.3 % ME/0.3 % CM/21 % OX/NI 200

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

174.00 CY __________________ __________________

RRCYLSAL- ENERGY CENTER - GASEOUS CYLINDERS: EPA

PROTOCOLS

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

472.00 CY __________________ __________________

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GASEOUS CYLINDERS: SPECIALTY LARGE Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

115.00 CY __________________ __________________

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GAS CYLINDERS: 6,000 PSI CHARGED

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

854.00 CY __________________ __________________

OXYGEN MEDICAL GRADE SIZE EA WALK-O2-BOUT

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

42.00 CY __________________ __________________

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: OXYGEN USP 235 SS 200L SZ

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: OXYGEN USP K

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: NITROUS OXIDE USP K

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: OXYGEN MEDICAL LIV 2000 E

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: OXYGEN USP ALUMINUM E

Contract Period: Base

95.00 CY __________________ __________________

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: CARBON DIOXIDE USP E

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

810.00 LI __________________ __________________

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: NITROGEN NF TRANSFILL LITER (VA

OWNED 10 LITER DEWARS)

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

304.00 CY __________________ __________________

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - CYL A, B, C, D, & E CHARGED

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - CYL other than A,B,C,D & E

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

36.00 CY __________________ __________________

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - Liquid Containers Portable 200 Liter capacity charged Monthly Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

492.00 CY __________________ __________________

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - CYL E CYL WALKABOUT

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - CYL E CYL WALKABOUT MRI

COMPATIBLE CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

2.00 EA __________________ __________________

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: EMERGENCY DELIVERY FEE

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

60.00 CY __________________ __________________

Medical Grade Oxygen, Size 125 High Pressure Steel Cylinder, CGA 540 Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

MEDICAL OXYGEN, SIZE D, CGA 870

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 04-01-2024 POP End: 03-31-2025

1.00 LT __________________ __________________

LOSS OF USE

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

LITERS

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

PSI

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

350 PSI

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

(CHARGED MONTHLY)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

BOUT

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

CGA 660 SIZE 200

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

CGA 590 SIZE 200

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

SIZE E)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

(WITH REGULATOR SIZE E ALUMINUM)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

THAN 160LTR CAPACITY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

GREATER THAN 180LTR CAPACITY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

LARGE

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

Contract Period: Option 1

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

PROTOCOLS

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

OWNED 10 LITER DEWARS)

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

Liter capacity charged Monthly Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

COMPATIBLE CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin: 04-01-2025 POP End: 03-31-2026

Contract Period: Option 1

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

LITERS

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

PSI

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

350 PSI

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

(CHARGED MONTHLY)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

BOUT

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

CGA 660 SIZE 200

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

CGA 590 SIZE 200

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

SIZE E)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

THAN 160LTR CAPACITY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

GREATER THAN 180LTR CAPACITY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

LARGE

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

Contract Period: Option 2

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

PROTOCOLS

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

OWNED 10 LITER DEWARS)

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

Liter capacity charged Monthly Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

COMPATIBLE CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin: 04-01-2026 POP End: 03-31-2027

Contract Period: Option 2

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

LITERS

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

PSI

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

350 PSI

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

(CHARGED MONTHLY)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

BOUT

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

CGA 660 SIZE 200

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

CGA 590 SIZE 200

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

SIZE E)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

THAN 160LTR CAPACITY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

GREATER THAN 180LTR CAPACITY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

LARGE

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

Contract Period: Option 3

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

PROTOCOLS

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

OWNED 10 LITER DEWARS)

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

Liter capacity charged Monthly Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

COMPATIBLE CHARGED MONTHLY

Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin: 04-01-2027 POP End: 03-31-2028

Contract Period: Option 3

GRAND TOTAL __________________

A.2 QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. DELIVERY LOCATIONS: Please provide clarity on the following delivery location questions:

Tyler Broadway Clinic (7916 South Broadway, Suite 100, Tyler, TX) – VA.gov lists this facility as closed, but it is included as a required address for delivery on PG 10 of 121 in the RFQ. Please confirm that this Clinic does not require deliveries. ANSWER: Still requires deliveries. Cylinders will be needed about every 3 months.

The current contract requires separate delivery points for Dallas VAMC Research (RM 43) and for Dallas VAMC Energy Center (BLDG 70) in addition to the main facility, but neither location is referenced in the RFQ. Do these departments/buildings still require deliveries under the Dallas VAMC?

ANSWER: Yes, both facilities require delivery.

2. CLIN CLARIFICATION:

CLIN 0012: Please confirm the description is for “Liquid Nitrous Oxide 160 to

180 Liters” and not “1809 Liters” as it is currently listed.

o NOTE: This change will also need to be corrected on the Attachment D.1 Loss of Use (LOU) Cylinder Price List.

ANSWER: This has been revised in the LINs and Attachment D.1.

CLIN 0013: Please clarify whether the GOV needs a 160-Liter or a 180-Liter VGL. The NS USP180LT350 part number provided indicates a 180-Liter VGL is required, but the description lists “Nitrous Oxide Liquid 160 Liters.”

o NOTE: 180-Liter VGLs are more readily available tan the 160-Liter VGLs.

ANSWER: Updated to 180-Liter VGLs.

CLIN 0020 on Attachment D.1 Loss of Use: Please confirm the description should read “Monthly Cylinder Rental – Gas Cylinders: Small Charged Monthly” as it appears incomplete on Attachment D.1 and does not reflect the RFQ CLIN 0020 description.

ANSWER: Updated.

3. INSURANCE: How is the GOV going to validate that offerors are properly insured for NAICS 325120/221210 – the actual requirement for this work to comply with the RFQ and not just the dollar value threshold listed on PG 14 of 121 (Section 12)? How do offerors portray to the GOV/Evaluation Committee that they have the correct type of Liability Insurance, and does this credential need to be affirmed at the time of bid submission (if not, an awarded firm could be turned down or not be able to afford this coverage in the amounts the GOV requires, respective to NAICS 325120)? This is important because there are very few underwriters that will insure small businesses for distribution of compressed gases and why confirmation of the applicable NAICS is being asked, in accordance with Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.288-5 – Insurance Work on a Government Installation.

ANSWER: Verification is an administrative duty and completed after contract award.

4. EVALUATION: What is the GOV’s rationale for evaluating on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis in awarding work as critical as the distribution of Medical Grade Oxygen, a prescription drug for high-volume facilities (please note, the Fort Worth CBOC is larger than some VAMCs nationally)? How will the GOV deem an offeror is technically acceptable without the requirement of past performance submission requirements as an evaluation factor? We recommend “Best Value” approach to ensure the VA receives the best possible offer/service and not just award to the offeror with the lowest price.

ANSWER: In accordance with FAR 15.101-2, the Government has a high degree of confidence that reviewing the technical proposals of all offerors would not result in the identification of characteristics that would provide value or benefit to the agency.

Therefore, LPTA is appropriate. Past performance is not a separate evaluation factor for this procurement. Past performance will be reviewed as part of the Contracting Officer’s responsibility determination prior to contract award in accordance with FAR Part 9.104- 1.

5. LICENSING:

PG 14 of 121 (Section 11.3 – Licensing, Authorization, and Selling Permissions) states that “Throughout the term of this contract, the Contractor shall maintain all federal, state, and local licenses applicable to the Contractor as well as any required FDA certifications.” But PGs 94-95 of 121 (Section (b) – Volume Two Technical instructions) only requires the Offeror to “produce copies of the manufacturer(s)’ licensing, permits or registrations as required by the states in which this contract is performed.” There is no language requiring the SDVOB Prime Contractor to produce their State of Texas license to distribute Medical Grade Oxygen, as required on PG 14 of 121 in order for the Contractor to maintain compliance with “federal, state, and local licenses.” Please clarify?

Additionally, the GOV has no relationship with the Subcontractor, as the awardee is the accountable entity.

ANSWER: Section 11.3 has been revised to further clarify.

Please note: The Texas Department of State Health Services requires the Contractor – in this case, the Prime SDVOB Contractor – to be licensed/registered because performing the RFQ Statement of Work (SOW) equates/meets the State of Texas definition of the SDVOB Prime Contractor functioning as a Wholesale Distributor of Prescription Drugs with the state of Texas (Medical Grade Oxygen is a prescription drug per the FDA). As the SDVOB is the Contract holder and the accountable entity to the GOV, the Prime SDVOB Contractor requires licensing.

How is the GOV ensuring compliance with this? Please confirm the GOV’s rationale for emplacing “all Federal, State, and Local licenses” but NOT requiring State of Texas Licensing by the Prime Contractor. Furthermore, FAR 52.212-4 (PG 66 of 121, paragraph (q)) clearly states that “The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.” Restated, State of Texas laws require the SDVOB Prime Contractor to be licensed as a Wholesale Distributor of Prescription Drugs in order to distribute Medical Gases in the state.

ANSWER: Licensing requirements may be met through a offerors subcontractor as supported by case law.

Additionally, the Licensing requirement is directly linked to the GOV’s required affirmations found in VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON

SUBCONTRACTING – CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES

AND PRODUCTS, which requires Offerors to certify in writing that they take ownership/possession of the items (PGs 73-75 of 121 in the RFQ). Being Evaluated as LPTA, if an SDVOB Offeror/Prime Contractor is not licensed in the state of TX, how can an unlicensed vendor be evaluated as Technically Acceptable?

ANSWER: Licensing requirements may be met through a offerors subcontractor as supported by case law.

6. LOSS OF USE FOR CONTRACTOR-OWNED CYLINDERS:

What are the procedures to account for Loss of Use (LOU) costs for Contractor-

Owned cylinders lost while in the VA’s possession? PG 12 of 121 (Section 8.8) provides language stating that the GOV will pay the replacement value of lost Contractor-Owned cylinders, but it does not state HOW this will be accomplished (e.g., paid for via separate purchase order?).

ANSWER: LOU will be paid though the contract on the appropriate LIN for the period of performance. (Example: LIN 0066, 1066, 2066, 3066, 4066)

As mentioned above, Section 8.8 addresses paying the replacement value for

Contractor-Owned Cylinders while in the GOV’s possession, but what is unclear is how the vendor will arrive at payment procedurally and be reimbursed in a timely manner for the lost cylinders?

ANSWER: Section 8.8 in the SOW is revised.

• Section 8.8 also states that “The Government will not pay cylinder rental fees from the date of audit.” Please provide the GOV’s rationale for this statement?

ANSWER: Section 8.8 in the SOW is revised.

• As a practical matter, the LOU process is a joint cylinder audit between the VA Facility and the SDVOB Prime Contractor – which validates on-hand balances physically observed/counted on the day of the audit, to ensure a thorough (all rooms/locations counted) and accurate count of cylinder balances. This process provides the data for reconciled cylinder balances, resulting in Prime Contracting billing for any Contractor-Owned Cylinders while in GOV possession. The audit itself is not a formal contract-related document (please note that the audit is not addressed in the RFQ other than in Section 8.8 stating the GOV will not pay rental on the cylinders lost while in GOV possession). However, the LOU payment related to the audit becomes an actionable document when the Contracting Authority approves payment by issuing a Purchase Order (PO) to fund the LOU. Hence, the GOV must continue to pay rental fees, up until a PO is issued, as the Prime Contractor must continue to pay the subcontractor rentals. The RFQ statement in Section

8.8 creates a situation where the Prime Contractor cannot replace the lost cylinders until such time as the GOV issues a PO/Invoiced Payment, thus creating a financial hardship on the SDVOB because the GOV is historically very slow to issue a PO in relation to the inventory, the subsequent vendor invoice, and GOV-issued PO to pay that invoice. Succinctly, this timeframe was (5) months in duration (invoice to PO issuance) for a recent VISN 17 LOU. What this means using the RFQ verbiage is that the Small Business would now have to absorb a full (5) months of Rental Payments to the Subcontractor. Secondly, given the verbiage in this RFQ, the vendor could no longer charge monthly rental fees for cylinders the GOV lost while in GOV possession, by no fault of the Prime Contractor, yet must continue to pay rental to the Subcontractor, until such time as the GOV issues a PO funding payment? Please provide the GOV’s rationale for ending rental fees based on the day of the audit? Additionally, the Tungsten Network will not allow an invoice to be submitted without a PO.

ANSWER: Section 8.8 in the SOW is revised.

• We recommend replacing the current LOU verbiage with the VISNs 9/10 Medical Cylinders Contract verbiage (36C77623D0910 – awarded in

SEPT 2023):

ANSWER: Section 8.8 in the SOW is revised.

7. UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE: PG 10 of 121 (Section 7) states that the “Vendor shall provide unscheduled maintenance (called upon to repair/fix any faulty equipment being rented despite the vendor having any schedule for their equipment maintenance if they have one).” Will the GOV please provide examples of “unscheduled maintenance” as this language reads more like a Bulk Oxygen requirement and not a cylinder requirement? If there is any issue with a cylinder, the Prime Contractor will coordinate with the facility POCs to rectify the issue (usually means replacing a cylinder).

ANSWER: Revised on SOW.

8. CYLINDER MANIFOLD SYSTEMS: PG 13 of 121 (Section 9) states that “Attaching of oxygen cylinders to manifold systems, when required, shall also be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost.” Will the GOV please remove this language as this is highly nonstandard and vendors cannot perform this function due to liability reasons (damaging manifold or entering facility and possibly interacting with patients – to include pandemic response concerns). Standard industry practice is delivering to centralized delivery point (e.g., loading dock), and distribution/hookup of cylinders within the facilities is the responsibility of GOV personnel. Vendors cannot be liable for the hook up of cylinders to any GFE manifolds/appurtenances due to liability, risk of damaging GFE equipment, and because drivers are not certified for this type of service. This function should only be performed by VA personnel who are more familiar with and properly trained on the systems unique to the VAMC Dallas.

ANSWER: “Attaching of oxygen cylinders to manifold systems, when required, shall also be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost.” This statement is removed from the SOW as the vendor is not allowed into the facility.

9. Who is the current incumbent.

ANSWER: RAS Enterprises, LLC

10. Is there a central location for deliver or will each site listed in the SOW need their own separate delivery?

ANSWER: Each location listed in the SOW will need their own delivery. Please see Section 5 for delivery address in the SOW.

A.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

North Texas Veterans Affairs Health Care Systems (NTVAHCS) Medical Cylinders and Gases

Statement of Work

1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 The purpose of this Statement of work is to provide medical cylinder gases for the North Texas VA Health Care System (NTVAHCS) and CBOCs. This requirement is a Base Plus 3 option-years. All medical gases shall conform to specifications prescribed in the United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary. All medical gas manufacturers/fillers of medical gases shall be registered with the FDA and all medical gases shall be manufactured, processed, packed, transported, and stored according to the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations and Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 210, 211 and 201 for labeling.

Base Year 4/1/2024 – 3/31/2025

Option Year 1 4/1/2025 – 3/31/2026

Option Year 2 4/1/2026 – 3/31/2027

Option Year 3 4/1/2027 – 5/31/2028

In addition, the following specifications are incorporated into the solicitation:

a. Federal Specification BB-C-101D, Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Technical and USP, dated 3/17/2011.

b. Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Publications G-7 – Compressed Air for Human Respiration, dated May 2008, and ANSI/CGA G-7.1 – Commodity Specification for Air, dated October 2011.

All products, equipment, and services provided under this solicitation and contract award shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.

2. MONTHLY RENTAL OF CONTRACTOR OWNED CYLINDERS

When gases using the contractor owned cylinders are ordered, the monthly rental rates shall apply on a day-to-day basis when the using facility is in possession of the tanks.

2.1 Estimated quantities per year based on gas and bottle.

There is no express or implied guarantee that these quantities will be purchased.

CLIN PRODUCT QTY UNIT

0001 CARBON DIOXIDE MEDICAL GRADE 50LBS 20 CY

Carbon Dioxide Medical Grade 50 Lbs with Siphon Tube 1 CY

0003 Carbon Dioxide, Medicinal, Grade A (CD USPE) 428 CY

HELIUM ULTRA HIGH PURITY GRADE SIZE

200 17 CY

LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE MEDICAL GRADE

180 LITERS 70 CY

Liquid Nitrogen Medical Grade 160 Liter 22

PSI 1 CY

Liquid Nitrogen Medical Grade 160 Liter 230

PSI 4 CY

LIQUID NITROGEN MEDICAL GRADE 240

LITER 230 PSI 15 CY

LIQUID NITROGEN MEDICAL GRADE 180

LITER 350 PSI 75 CY

0010 Liquid Nitrogen Medical NF 80 CGA 580 1 CY

0011 Liquid Nitrogen Nf 230 Liter 22 PSI 1 CY

RRLIQMMD-NS - LIQUID NITROUS OXIDE

160 TO 180 LITERS (CHARGED MONTHLY) 1 CY

0013 NITROUS OXIDE LIQUID 180 LITERS 350 PSI 32 CY

0014 Nitrous Oxide USP 20 Lbs 1 CY

OXYGEN MEDICAL GRADE SIZE EA WALK-

O2-BOUT 5236 CY

180 PPM Nox BALANCE N2 CEM 1% DAILY

STANDARD CYLINDER CGA 660 SIZE 200 2 CY

20.9% Oxygen balance N2 CEM 1% DAILY

STANDARD CYLINDER CGA 590 SIZE 200 1 EA

NITROGEN CEM-CAL ZERO GRADE 5.5 150A

CGA 580 2 EA

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GAS CYLINDERS:

SIZES A, B, C, D, & E CHARGED MONTHLY 3095 EA

Small Charged Monthly Cylinder Rental- - GAS CYLINDERS Monthly 488 CY

Monthly Cylinder Rental - WALK-O2-BOUTS-

With Regulator Size E 25230 CY

Monthly Cylinder Rental - WALK-O2-BOUTS -

MRI COMPATIBLE (WITH REGULATOR SIZE

E ALUMINUM) 1 CY

Monthly Cylinder Rental - LIQUID CONTAINERS

(PORTABLES) LESS THAN 160LTR CAPACITY 44 CY

Monthly Cylinder Rental - LIQUID CONTAINERS

(PORTABLES) GREATER THAN 180LTR

CAPACITY 436 CY

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GASEOUS

CYLINDERS: ALL MEDICAL LARGE 1738 CY

0026 EMERGENCY DELIVERY FEE 3 EA

Air Compressed, CGA Type 1, Medical, Size H- Cylinder 1 CY

Air Compressed, CGA Type 1, Medical, Size E- Cylinder 1 CY

Argon, Ultra High Purity Grade 5.0, 6000 PSI, Size

200 1 CY

0030 Helium, Industrial, Size H Cylinder 1 CY

0031 Helium, USP Medical Pure, Size H Cylinder 1 CY

0032 Helium, USP Medical Pure, Size E Cylinder 1 CY

0033 Liquid Nitrogen Dewar Fill, 10 Liters 55 LI

0034 Liquid Nitrogen Dewar Fill, 20 Liters 1 LI

0035 Liquid Nitrogen Dewar Fill, 25 Liters 118 LI

0036 Nitrogen, Medical, Size H Cylinder 10 CY

0037 Nitrous Oxide, Size E Cylinder 1 CY

0038 Nitrous Oxide, Size H Cylinder 1 CY

0039 Oxygen Medical, Size H Cylinder 24 CY

0040 Oxygen, Medical, Size E Cylinder 1 CY

0041 Oxygen, Medical, Size E Cylinder Aluminum 8 CY

0042 Oxygen, Walkabout, MRI Compatible 1 CY

0043 Propane, Industrial, 33 LBs 80 CY

0044 Propane, Industrial, 100 LBs 1 CY

0045 LD 0.3 % CM/10 % HE/21 % OX/NI 200 1 CY

0046 LD 0.3 % ME/0.3 % CM/21 % OX/NI 200 11 CY

RRCYLSAL- ENERGY CENTER - GASEOUS

CYLINDERS: EPA PROTOCOLS 174 CY

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GASEOUS

CYLINDERS: SPECIALTY LARGE 472 CY

Monthly Cylinder Rental - GAS CYLINDERS:

6,000 PSI 115 CY

OXYGEN MEDICAL GRADE SIZE EA WALK-

O2-BOUT 854 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: OXYGEN USP 235

SS 200L SZ 42 CY

0052 FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: OXYGEN USP K 1 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: NITROUS OXIDE

USP K 1 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: OXYGEN MEDICAL

LIV 2000 E 20 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: OXYGEN USP

ALUMINUM E 1 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: CARBON DIOXIDE

USP E 95 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: NITROGEN NF

TRANSFILL LITER (VA OWNED 10 LITER

DEWARS) 810 LI

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - CYL A, B,

C, D, & E 304 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - CYL other than A,B,C,D & E Charged Monthly 8 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - Liquid Containers Portable 200-liter capacity 36 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - CYL E

CYL Walkabout Charged Monthly 492 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: RENTAL - CYL E

CYL WALKABOUT MRI COMPATIBLE

CHARGED MONTHLY 1 CY

FT WORTH CBOC ONLY: EMERGENCY

DELIVERY FEE 2 EA

Medical Grade Oxygen,

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