6835--Bulk Oxygen Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified vendor to provide medical-grade bulk liquid oxygen deliveries to the White River Junction VAMC. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, with a base year and four option years. The vendor will be responsible for maintaining the existing bulk liquid oxygen distribution system, including the primary and reserve bulk tanks, reserve bottle bank, local alarm panel, and telemetry monitoring system. The vendor will also be required to provide additional equipment and services, including tank rental and maintenance. The estimated annual oxygen requirement is 6,055,000 SCF. Key points to consider: * The contract is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) * The vendor must provide medical-grade bulk liquid oxygen that meets the standards of the United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (U.S.P.) * The vendor must comply with all applicable regulations, including FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) and OSHA standards * The vendor must provide a minimum of 96 hours of reserve capacity * The vendor must provide pricing for bulk oxygen supply services and tank rental services separately