6830--Bulk Oxygen Delivery and Tank Rentals for Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking bulk oxygen delivery and tank rental services for three medical facilities in Eastern Oklahoma, including Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center, Tulsa VA Medical Center, and Tulsa Health Care Center. The solicitation (RFQ #36C25925Q0311) requires a contractor to provide medical-grade liquid oxygen, install and maintain contractor-owned bulk oxygen tank systems, and perform monthly deliveries with emergency backup capabilities. Key contract requirements include providing oxygen meeting U.S. Pharmacopeia standards, implementing telemetric monitoring systems, conducting safety training, and maintaining liability insurance of at least $1 million. The evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, compliance documentation, and pricing, with the most advantageous quote selected. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM ET on March 27, 2025, and must be submitted to Contract Specialist Jesse San Nicolas via email.

The procurement is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees, operating under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) and PSC code 6830 (Compressed and Liquefied Gases). The contract structure includes a base period from April 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, with four additional one-year option periods extending through October 31, 2029. Estimated oxygen usage ranges from 526 to 59,221 CCF annually across the different facilities, with the contractor required to complete tank installations within 90 days of contract award. The place of performance is in Oklahoma, with specific installation and service requirements for each VA healthcare facility. While no incumbent contractor is explicitly mentioned, the solicitation indicates a comprehensive and detailed approach to ensuring continuous, safe, and reliable medical oxygen supply for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System.