Notice of Sole Source VNCHCS Medical Gas and Bulk Oxygen
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126Q0350
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6835 Medical Gases
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (Northern California Healthcare System) issued a Special Notice of Intent on February 26, 2026, announcing its intention to award a sole source firm fixed purchase order to RAS Enterprises LLC for medical gas and bulk oxygen supplies. This is not a competitive solicitation but rather a notification of a planned non-competitive award under the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations authority for certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The NAICS code for this requirement is 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 6835 (Medical Gases). Interested parties may submit evidence by March 2, 2026, demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government, though the Government retains sole discretion regarding whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All inquiries should be directed to Victoria.Torres@va.gov.
The objective of this procurement is to secure reliable medical gas and bulk oxygen delivery services to 13 VA Northern California Healthcare System locations throughout the region for the contract period of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with an offer due date of March 9, 2026. The scope includes compressed gases in various cylinder sizes, liquid nitrogen in dewars, and bulk liquid oxygen with tank rental and telemetry monitoring services, encompassing 69 line items with monthly rental charges and emergency delivery fees. Only certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses are eligible to participate under this sole source authority. Key requirements include FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practice compliance, NFPA 99 and NFPA 55 certifications, 24/7 emergency contact availability, and insurance coverage with minimum general liability of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence. All deliveries must be FOB destination with no additional charges permitted for transportation, hazardous materials fees, or fuel surcharges.
Notice text
This Special Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Northern California Healthcare System, intends to award a sole source firm fixed purchase order to RAS Enterprises LLC for Medical Gas and Bulk Oxygen. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing). The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6835 (Medical Gases). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. A decision by the Government not to conduct competitive procurement for the proposed order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The anticipated acquisition procedures are in accordance with (IAW) Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulations VAAR 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business. All inquiries shall be submitted via email to Victoria.Torres@va.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26126Q0350 Request for Quote.pdf |
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