SOURCES SOUGHT
68 -- WSNC Medical Gasses
- Notice Date
- 6/6/2023 11:54:10 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 325120
— Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) VANCOUVER WA 98662 USA
- ZIP Code
- 98662
- Solicitation Number
- 36C26023Q0672
- Response Due
- 6/20/2023 5:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 07/05/2023
- Point of Contact
- Contracting Officer, Jacob Jackson, Phone: 360-816-2781
- E-Mail Address
-
jacob.jackson2@va.gov
(jacob.jackson2@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 20 (NCO 20), is conducting market research on behalf of the Western States Network Consortium (WSNC) to identify potential contractors capable of providing medical-grade gasses, rental tanks and ancillary services to VA medical facilities and clinics. The WSNC is comprised of Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN s) 17, 19, 20, 21, and 22. VISN 17: Texas, Eastern New Mexico. VISN 19: Montana, Wyoming, Eastern Idaho, Eastern Nevada, Utah and Colorado. VISN 20: Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska. VISN 21: Northern California, Nevada, Hawaii Islands, Philippines Islands, Guam and American Samoa. VISN 22: Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Colorado Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISNs) - Veterans Health Administration (va.gov) To be considered a responsive and potential source, interested parties shall provide a capabilities statement containing the following information: Business name, address, point of contact, phone number and email address. Business size, type, and SAM Unique Identifier Number Affirmation that the vendor is capable of performing in accordance with the attached Requirements Description. Identify if they are a manufacturer or distributor of medical gasses. If a distributor, the vendor shall provide which manufacturer(s) they intend to use within each geographical area. A copy of the distribution agreement they hold with each manufacturer, showing that they are authorized to take possession of and resell the liquid bulk oxygen in accordance with the Small Business Administration (SBA) Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR). The contractor shall provide a Certificate of Liability insurance showing coverage in the amount of $1 million per occurrence. The vendor shall provide copies of government licenses appropriate to do the work described in the Requirements Description. Medical-grade gasses are classified as a drug and must meet USP specifications. Tanks and cylinders are classified as a drug delivery device, and all contractors must be registered with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The vendor shall provide proof of registration with FDA. Vendors must be able to provide service for a significant portion of the catchment area detailed in the Locations List. The vendor shall identify which locations they can service with their existing capabilities. Additionally, contractors can provide feedback on the attached Draft Requirements Description, which may be considered if a solicitation is posted. Provide the requested information to Jacob Jackson at Jacob.jackson2@va.gov before 5:00 PM PST on June 20, 2023. All question must be submitted in writing, no telephonic inquiries will be accepted. This is a sources-sought notice only. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of verified sources to include qualified SDVOSB/VOSB to perform this potential requirement. Responses received will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government may or may not issue a solicitation as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time, and this is not a request for quotes.
- Web Link
-
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- Record
- SN06706511-F 20230608/230606230124 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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