6515--bulk oxygen (VA-24-00017004)

This pre-solicitation notice seeks a contractor to provide medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen and oxygen storage tanks to the Charles George Veterans Medical Center in Asheville, North Carolina for a base year plus four option years. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 will evaluate proposals based on the ability of the contractor to deliver oxygen and equipment, provide 24/7 emergency support within two hours of notification and respond to emergencies within one hour, and properly furnish, install, maintain, and keep in good operating condition bulk oxygen tanks and associated equipment in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards. Proposals are due by March 15, 2024.

There is no set-aside designation. The contractor will be categorized under NAICS code 325120 for Industrial Gas Manufacturing and PSC code 6115 for Medical Gases. As the incumbent, the contractor must have experience providing similar services to VA medical facilities. The notice does not specify an award value or budget but indicates the contractor will be responsible for delivery and ongoing maintenance of bulk oxygen and storage tanks to meet the needs of the facility.