Medical Oxygen Cylinders - DVA Bid Cancelled: 04/17/2025 -

The State of Louisiana, specifically for St. Martin Parish, is seeking a Blanket Order Contract for Medical Oxygen Cylinders to be used by the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), with the primary delivery location being the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. The procurement involves high-pressure aluminum AE style oxygen cylinders, with an estimated quantity of 3,000 units and a weekly delivery requirement of 25 to 75 cylinders. Specific technical requirements include 24CF size cylinders, 2000 PSIG pressure, CGA 540 standard, and a built-in Grab' n Go Vantage feature, to be delivered Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. The initial contract period will run from the date of award until June 30, 2026, with potential options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. The bid opening is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online bid submissions accepted through the LaGov vendor portal. The State intends to award the contract to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the right to reject individual line items.

The procurement opportunity appears to provide preference for Louisiana-based businesses, particularly those with a workforce comprising at least 50% Louisiana residents. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and prepared to meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability with specific policy limit specifications. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly detailed, vendors must comply with state procurement regulations and provide comprehensive documentation about their products. The contract will operate on a blanket order basis, meaning items will be called for by the using agency as needed, with no guaranteed minimum quantities. Pricing must include all transportation and freight charges, with unit prices to remain firm for the entire contract period. Payment will be processed electronically, with options including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the estimated quantity of 3,000 oxygen cylinders suggests a potentially significant contract value.