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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 22 4811 Airport Plaza Drive Suite 600 Long Beach CA 90815

POINT OF CONTACT*

Adriana.Garcia@va.gov Adriana Garcia adriana.garcia@va.gov 562-766-2227

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

San Diego, CA 92161

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DESCRIPTION

This is a source sought synopsis only. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification (hubzone, 8(a), small, small disadvantage, small veteran owned business or service disabled veteran owned small business) relative to NACIS 325120 (size standard of 750 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the SAM.gov website.

Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this sources sought announcement. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office NCO22, is seeking sources for a Base plus 4 Option Year contract to acquire contractor to provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary provide medical grade quality bulk oxygen for patient care to the VA San Diego Central Plant, Building 2. Provide main and reserve tanks as well as provide Oxygen product, inspection, calibration, annual certifications of all gauges and alarms. Include all maintenance upon request. Oxygen product per NAC, NFPA 99, & TJC to the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The anticipated award date shall be 04/1/2022.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the required services please provide the requested information as indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business? (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act? (4) Is your firm a certified “Hubzone” firm? (5) Is your firm a woman-owned or operated business? (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, (7) Is your firm a Veteran Owned Small Business? Small businesses considering participation in this potential solicitation process under any Small Business Set-aside procedure must do so in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Small Business Act. Responses to this notice shall be e-mailed to Adriana.garcia@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received in writing no later than 4:00 PM 03/18/22. This notice is to assist the VA in determining sources only. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Responses to this sources sought is not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

BASE YEAR

Bulk Oxygen Tank Rental

Variable Bulk Oxygen Delivery 117537 CCF (100SCF)

Tank De-Ice 4 EA

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