Q201--Oxygen Cylinders

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking oxygen cylinders through a solicitation for contract number 36C25525Q0175. The procurement falls under the Industrial Gas Manufacturing NAICS category and specifically targets medical managed healthcare supplies. An amendment (0001) was issued on February 5, 2025, establishing a questions and answers period that will close on February 11, 2025, with responses to be provided in a subsequent amendment. The original proposal submission deadline remains February 19, 2025, at 10:00am CST, with contractors required to submit one signed copy to the issuing office. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation appears to be structured to ensure comprehensive and precise procurement of medical gas equipment.

The contract opportunity is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, indicating a preference for businesses meeting this designation. The place of performance is designated as Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901, suggesting the oxygen cylinders will be utilized at a Veterans Affairs medical facility in that location. Although the exact quantity of oxygen cylinders is not specified in the available documentation, the solicitation is categorized under medical managed healthcare and industrial gas manufacturing. The procurement aligns with the Veterans Health Administration's ongoing medical supply requirements, potentially representing a routine resupply or replacement of essential medical gas inventory. The February 2025 timeline suggests this is a current procurement cycle aimed at maintaining medical equipment stock for the Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 region.