6835--BT Bulk Oxygen Tank Rental and fill Base Plus 4 option years
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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 in Baltimore, MD, is soliciting proposals for Bulk Oxygen Tank Rental, Fill, Telemetry, and Service. This requirement is for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract with a base year and four option years. The acquisition is unrestricted and will be evaluated on a Best Value basis. Offers are due by May 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ# 36C24526Q0460) seeks a contractor to provide a Medical Grade Liquid Bulk Oxygen System. Key requirements include:
- Lease and installation of a contractor-owned bulk oxygen system with an appropriate backup.
- Supply of medical-grade liquid bulk oxygen meeting USP standards.
- Installation, testing, and certification of all contractor-owned equipment.
- Provision of telemetry services for monitoring.
- Compliance with NFPA 55, NFPA 99, and The Joint Commission requirements.
- In-service training for VA staff on system operation and emergency procedures.
- 24/7 emergency contact and emergency delivery within 24 hours.
- Delivery of liquid oxygen within specified timeframes, with remote filling capabilities.
- Provision of a Certificate of Analysis with each delivery. Offerors must coordinate with the General Contractor for project 512-23-902.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years. The base period is determined by equipment installation, certification, and transition from temporary systems.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 201200 employees
- Questions Due: May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Offers Due: May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Best Value basis.
Additional Notes
Site visits are available from May 5-8, 2026; contact Eric Deshields for scheduling. Offers should be emailed to Rebecca.Gobble@va.gov. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Drawings for the bulk oxygen location are attached.