6830--Supply: Medical Grade Liquid Bulk Oxygen
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System (NF/SG VAHCS), is soliciting proposals for the provision and delivery of Medical Grade Bulk Liquid Oxygen. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The successful offeror will be responsible for all necessary supplies, materials, equipment, labor, supervision, management, and transportation. Quotes are due by February 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the provision and delivery of medical-grade bulk liquid oxygen to the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL, and the Lake City VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL. Key deliverables and requirements include:
- Supplying all necessary materials, equipment, labor, and transportation.
- Ensuring specific tank capacities and reserve systems are in place at both VA Medical Centers.
- Installation, inspection, and maintenance of contractor-owned equipment.
- Alarm set point testing and written verification by a qualified third-party expert.
- Compliance with NFPA 55, NFPA 99, and FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
- Timely deliveries with monitoring by a qualified technical representative.
- Providing a certificate of analysis with each delivery.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A six (6) month base period followed by four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Quantity: Approximately 154,000 Hundred Cubic Feet (CCF) annually.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) (FAR 19.14, VAAR 852.219-73, 852.219-76).
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and fully registered and active in SAM.gov at the time of award.
- Site Visits: Optional site visits are scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026:
- 9:30 a.m. at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center (1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL).
- 2:00 p.m. at Lake City VA Medical Center (619 S. Marion Ave, Lake City, FL).
- Offeror Questions Due: February 9, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. ET, via email to scott.brickey@va.gov.
- Quote Submission Due: February 16, 2026, by 4:30 PM ET, via email to scott.brickey@va.gov.
- Required Attachment: Bidders must complete and return "ATTACHMENT A MED GAS.pdf" with their quote, providing details on manufacturing and repacking facilities, including FDA registration numbers.
Evaluation Criteria
Quotes will undergo a comparative evaluation based on Technical, Delivery, and Price. Technical and Delivery factors combined are considered more important than Price.
Point of Contact
Scott K. Brickey, Contracting Officer, scott.brickey@va.gov, 352-283-2837.