6830--BULK LIQUID OXYGEN HAMPTON VAMC
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) VISN 6 is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) for the distribution and supply of medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen at the Hampton, Virginia VA Medical Center. This Presolicitation aims to establish a committed source of supply, including contractor-owned tanks and back-up systems. Offers are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Supplying medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen.
- Providing, installing, and maintaining contractor-owned bulk oxygen tank(s) (minimum 2850-gallon main, 328-gallon reserve) and back-up tanks, with installation within 90 days of contract effective date.
- Installing a solar-powered digital indicator and telemetry monitoring system at the bulk site.
- Providing in-service training on refill procedures, maintenance, and emergency shutdowns.
- Maintaining 24/7 emergency contact availability.
- Conducting annual alarm set-point testing and providing written verification.
- Verifying gauge accuracy on contractor-owned tanks before first filling.
- Delivering oxygen on an as-required basis with 24-hour notice or mutual agreement.
- Monitoring all deliveries by a qualified technical representative and providing signed delivery documents.
- Performing emergency delivery and/or repairs within 24 hours of Government notification.
- Ensuring compliance with FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP), USP standards, NFPA 50, NFPA 99, and OSHA standards.
- Providing a valid certificate of analysis with each delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.
- Period of Performance: A base year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) plus four option years.
- Estimated Quantity: 60,000.00 Gallons of Bulk Liquid Oxygen per year.
- Set-Aside: Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA database.
- Response Date: March 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: March 5, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of factors: Technical and Past Performance (combined 50%) and Price (50%).
Additional Notes
Offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the facility site prior to submitting a bid. Site visits may be arranged by contacting the individuals designated in the solicitation. Specific limitations on subcontracting apply. Point of Contact: John P Harmsen, Contract Specialist, john.harmsen@va.gov, 757-722-7961.