6835--BT Bulk Oxygen Tank Rental and fill Base Plus 4 option years

SOL #: 36C24526Q0460Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)

LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, United States

Place of Performance

Baltimore, MD

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

Medical Gases (6835)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f1806be6c7604f97949cb64c14cac0a2/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 29, 2026

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) in Baltimore, MD, is soliciting quotes for Bulk Oxygen Tank Rental, Fill, Telemetry, and Service. This is Amendment 1 to RFQ # 36C24526Q0460. The requirement is for a contractor-owned bulk oxygen system, including a back-up, and a committed source of medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen. This is an unrestricted acquisition to be evaluated on a Best Value basis. Quotes are due by May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for:

Providing, installing, and maintaining a contractor-owned bulk oxygen system with an appropriate back-up.
Supplying medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen.
Providing telemetry services for system monitoring.
Ensuring all equipment and services comply with NFPA 55, NFPA 99, and The Joint Commission requirements.
Performing in-service training for VA staff on system operation and emergency procedures.
Conducting annual alarm set-point testing and verifying gauge accuracy.
Delivering oxygen to the VA Maryland Health Care System, 10 N Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201, Monday through Friday, 0700-1830 EST, with 24-hour emergency delivery capability.
Providing a certificate of analysis with each oxygen delivery.
Coordinating with the General Contractor for project 512-23-902.

Contract Details & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
Period of Performance: Base period plus four option years. The base period is determined by equipment installation, certification, and initial change to the permanent system.
Set-Aside: Unrestricted acquisition.
NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), Size Standard: 500 employees.
Questions Due: May 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST.
Quotes Due: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Evaluation: Best Value.

Submission & Notes

Email quotes to: Rebecca.Gobble@va.gov.
Site visits are available from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Contact Eric Deshields (410-605-7000 ext. 58053) or Rebecca Gobble (410-642-2411 x26534) to arrange.
Offerors are strongly encouraged to visit the site and review contract drawings prior to submitting a quote.
The solicitation incorporates relevant FAR clauses by reference.