6835--Bulk Oxygen Contract

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT 0004 The purpose of this amendment to RFQ 36C24126Q0547 is as follows: Extend the response due date for receipt of quotes to September 16 , 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Change the method of procurement from a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside to a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This change is based on the Government's determination, following review of quotes received under the SDVOSB set-aside, that fair and reasonable pricing could not be obtained in accordance with FAR 19.1405(b)(2). Clarify equipment disposition and transition terms for the existing bulk oxygen system, as set forth in the revised Statement of Work below, so that all small business offerors can price the requirement on comparable terms. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, "Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services," as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for Total Small Business. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 325120, (Industrial Gas Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,200 employees. The FSC/PSC is 6835. The White River Junction VAMC is seeking a qualified small business vendor capable of providing Medical-Grade Bulk Liquid Oxygen Deliveries for the VA White River Junction Healthcare System per the Performance Work Statement below. All interested small business companies shall provide quotations for the following: Supplies/Services ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 Bulk Oxygen Supply Services in accordance with the SOW Period: Base 12.00 MO __________________ __________________ 0002 Tank Rental Services in accordance with the SOW Period: Base 1.00 EA __________________ __________________ 1001 Bulk Oxygen Supply Services in accordance with the SOW Period: OY 1 12.00 MO __________________ __________________ 1002 Tank Rental Services in accordance with the SOW Period: OY 1 1.00 YR __________________ __________________ 2001 Bulk Oxygen Supply Services in accordance with the SOW Period: OY2 12.00 MO __________________ __________________ 2002 Tank Rental Services in accordance with the SOW Period: OY 2 1.00 YR __________________ __________________ 3001 Bulk Oxygen Supply Services in accordance with the SOW Period: OY 3 12.00 MO __________________ __________________ 3002 Tank Rental Services in accordance with the SOW Period: OY 3 1.00 YR __________________ __________________ 4001 Bulk Oxygen Supply Services in accordance with the SOW Period: OY 4 12.00 MO __________________ __________________ 4002 Tank Rental Services in accordance with the SOW Period: OY 4 1.00 YR __________________ __________________ TOTAL __________________ __________________ STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) VA White River Junction Healthcare System MEDICAL-GRADE LIQUID BULK OXYGEN 1. General The purpose of this requirement is to establish a committed source of supply of medical-grade bulk liquid oxygen for the VA White River Junction Healthcare System located in White River Junction, VT. The contractor shall also provide the necessary maintenance and monitoring of the complete bulk liquid oxygen distribution system, including the primary and reserve bulk tanks and reserve bottle bank, local alarm pa…