6830--Bulk Liquid Medical Oxygen & Tank, Richmond VAMC

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide bulk liquid medical oxygen and tank rental for the Richmond VA Medical Center through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation requires a comprehensive medical gas supply solution, including a 6,000-gallon primary tank and a 500-gallon reserve tank, with weekly filling based on telemetry readings. Technical proposals are limited to 30 pages and must include an implementation schedule, with evaluation criteria focused on technical approach, past performance, and price. Contractors must comply with FDA regulations and Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, maintaining proper DOT specifications for tank systems. The solicitation requires quotes to be submitted by February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with questions due by February 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 325120, with a size standard of 1,200 employees. RCG is identified as the incumbent contractor for this procurement. The VA estimates a weekly oxygen delivery of 14,343 standard cubic feet for the main tank and 102.72 standard cubic feet for the reserve tank, with an anticipated annual usage of approximately 80,000 cubic feet. The contract period is one year from the date of award, with potential for future resolicitation as a base plus four option years. The Richmond VA Medical Center will provide the foundation, anchoring, utilities, and secure site access for tank installation, with the expectation that the vendor will handle monthly billing rather than per-delivery charges. The facility requires approximately 1,545.94 cubic feet of oxygen per week, and any tank installation will necessitate approval from a Medical Gas Verifier.