Notice of Sole Source VNCHCS Medical Gas and Bulk Oxygen
Overview
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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), Northern California Healthcare System (VNCHCS), intends to award a sole source firm fixed purchase order to RAS Enterprises LLC for Medical Gas and Bulk Oxygen. This Special Notice is not a request for competitive proposals but an intent to award under VAAR 819.7008 for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Purpose & Scope
This requirement is for the supply of medical-grade liquid oxygen and various medical gases (e.g., Air-compressed, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen, Helium, Argon) in cylinders and bulk liquid form. Delivery is required to 13 locations within Northern California. The contractor must also provide in-service training on refill procedures, preventive maintenance, and emergency shutdown protocols. Annual alarm set-point testing and gauge accuracy verification by qualified third parties are mandatory, along with compliance with all applicable Federal, state, and local regulations (USP, FDA CGMP, OSHA, DOT, NFPA).
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed Purchase Order
- Anticipated Period: Base period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing)
- PSC: 6835 (Medical Gases)
Set-Aside & Eligibility
This is an intended sole source award to a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), specifically RAS Enterprises LLC, in accordance with VAAR 819.7008.
Response & Evaluation
This notice serves to determine if conducting a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the Government. Any interested party must submit clear and convincing evidence to challenge the sole source intent. Information received will be considered solely for this purpose. A related Request for Quote (RFQ) outlines the specific requirements for this acquisition. Offers for this RFQ are due by March 09, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST. Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted by March 02, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST. Evaluation for the RFQ will be based on Price, Technical capability, and Past Performance. Offerors must be registered in SAM.
Contact Information
All inquiries and responses to this notice or the RFQ should be submitted via email to Victoria Torres at victoria.torres@va.gov.