SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Medical Air Compressor
- Notice Date
- 7/25/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 424690
— Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs, Grand Junction VAMC (See VA Rocky Mountain Consolidated Contracting Center), Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS;VA MEDICAL CENTER;CONTRACTING 575 90C;2121 NORTH AVENUE;GRAND JUNCTION CO 81501-6428
- ZIP Code
- 81501-6428
- Solicitation Number
- VA-259-08-RQ-0242
- Response Due
- 8/1/2008
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2008
- Point of Contact
- MS. RONNIE WILKINSONCONTRACTING OFFICER
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Document Type: Sources Sought NoticePosted Date:July 25, 2008 Original Response Date:August 1, 2008 NAICS Code:424690 Other chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers Contracting Office Address VA Medical Center, Purchasing and Contracting, 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501, UNITED STATES Description The VA Medical Center, Purchasing and Contracting Department seeks to identify, and obtain information from, responsible service disabled veteran sources in connection with market research for a possible contract for cylinder and bulk oxygen (NAICS 424690) at VA Medical Center, 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501. This Sources Sought Notice (hereinafter Notice) is an essential step in determining market interest and feasibility. Responses received will be used to develop marketing strategies for the potential contract to deliver the following medical gases to be delivered FOB Destination to the Department of Veterans Affairs medical Center, 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501, in such quantities and at such times as may be required during the period of 01 September 2008 31 August 2009 base plus for option periods. CLINDescriptionEst Annual QtyUnit of Issue 1Nitrous Oxide, Size E National Stock Number 6505-00-531-8152 420 gallon cylinder10Cyl 2Carbon Dioxide, Medicinal 3200 gal. cyl, National Stock Number 6505-00-063-94389Cyl 3Oxygen, Gaseous, Size E 165 gal. cyl, National Stock Number 6505-00-531-81665200Cyl 4Oxygen, Gaseous, Size K 1830 gal. cyl. (244-cf), National Stock Number 6505-00-531-81693Cyl 5Nitrogen, Medical Grade, Size H, National Stock Number 6505-00-715-023512Cyl 6Carbon Dioxide, Medicinal, Size E, National Stock Number 6505-00-878-23584Cyl 7Medical Grade Compressed Air Size E cylinder1Cyl 8Nitrogen, Liquid 100 ccf94Cyl 9Tags, oxygen (Full, in use, empty) perforated, string attached 1,000 per box4Bx 10Oxygen, Liquid, Bulk Tank Capacity 65,000 CF Government Owned tank1,872,00CF SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT 1. GOVERNMENT OWNED CYLINDERS a. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) owns all of its cylinders as follows: Oxygen, Gaseous Size E - 162 each (mixture of steel and aluminum) Nitrous Oxide Size E - 14 each Carbon Dioxide, Medicinal Size G - 3 each Oxygen, Gaseous 1830-gal (254-cf) - 13 each Oxygen Gaseous Size D - 5 each Oxygen Gaseous Size H - 3 each Nitrogen Size T - 3 each Carbon Dioxide, Medicinal Size E - 3 each Nitrogen Size H - 4 each b. Oxygen, Size E cylinders can be traded out for contractor owned cylinders as long as ownership of 162 cylinders stays with the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Medical Center. The 162 size E Oxygen cylinders in the DVAs possession at the end of the contract will not have any vendor identification markings on them. All other cylinders will be filled and returned to the DVA. c. Services included in the price of gas. The contractors price for the gas shall include the furnishing, at no additional cost, of all services required at each and every filing of a cylinder to comply with applicable regulations, specifications and normal good practices. Such services shall include, but not be limited to tags indicating cylinder is Full, In Use or Empty; inspection, testing, evacuation and cleaning services required at each and every filling; pin-indexing, when required; attaching government-furnished warning tags, when required. The contractor at no additional cost shall, also perform attaching of oxygen cylinders to manifold systems, when required. 2. LAWS AND REGULATIONS Cylinders and other containers for gaseous and liquid forms of gases shall comply with Department of Transportation specifications and shall be maintained, filled, marked, labeled and shipped to comply with current DOT regulations (Title 49 - Transportation, Code of Federal Regulations). Packaging, labeling, etc., for medical gases shall also comply with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. 3. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY a. Responsibility for Government Property. The contractor assumes full responsibility for and shall indemnify the government for any and all loss or damage of whatsoever kind and nature to any and all government property. This includes any equipment, supplies, accessories or parts furnished while in the contractor's custody and care for storage, repairs or services to be performed under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of contractor, any subcontractor or any employee, agent or representative of contractor or subcontractor. b. Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement. The contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the government against any and all liability. This includes claims and costs of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations or performance of work under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of contractor, any subcontractor or any employee, agent or representative of contractor or subcontractor. c. Damage to Government Property From Causes Other than Contractor's Negligence. Nothing in the above paragraphs shall be considered to preclude the government from receiving the benefits of any insurance the contractor may carry that provides for indemnification for any loss of, destruction of or damage to property in the care of the contractor where such loss of, destruction or damage is to government property. The contractor shall do nothing to prejudice the government's right to recover against third parties for any loss of, destruction of or damage to government property and upon the request of the contracting officer shall, at the government's expense, furnish to the government all reasonable assistance and cooperation (including assistance in prosecution of suit and the execution of instruments of assignment in favor of the government) in obtaining recovery. 4. DELIVERY: Medical Gas products to be delivered twice a week, bulk Oxygen to be delivered once a week (to be arranged with warehouse), with the exception of National Holidays. The DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VA MEDICAL CENTER will arrange for an alternate delivery day when scheduled delivery falls on a National Holiday. Deliveries are to be made in accordance with requirements of the Contracting Officer. National Holidays: The 10 holidays observed by the Federal Government are: New Year's Day Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas Martin Luther King's Birthday Or any other day specifically declared by the President of the United States to be a national holiday. DELIVERY PRICES: Prices cover delivery to destinations as provided below: (1) Delivery to the door of the specified Government activity by freight or express common carriers on articles for which store-door delivery is provided pursuant to regularly published tariffs or schedules duly filed with the Federal and/or State regulatory bodies governing such carriers; or, at the option of the contractor, by parcel post on mailable articles; by contract carrier; or by contractors vehicle. INSPECTION: (1) Measurement and Computation, Liquid Gases: The quantity of liquid gases delivered by the contractor and for which payment shall be made hereunder, shall be measured means of a certified weighing scale located within 25 miles of the point of delivery. Where this is not possible or where practical considerations warrant, measurement of the quantity of liquid gases delivered may, with the approval of the base fuel officer, be based on the calibrated liquid flow meter or liquid level gauge on the contractors delivery equipment. If none of the above measuring equipment is available, measurement of quantity delivered will be based on the liquid level gauge on the storage container. In this event, the contractor shall assume all vaporization losses. The actual filling of Government-owned storage containers shall be accomplished by the contractor at the respective destinations. BULK GAS SYSTEMS: (1) Medical Gas Systems: Services, materials, equipment, installation, and maintenance involving Medical Gas Systems, both Government-owned and Contractor-owned, shall comply with National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 56F, Nonflammable Medical Gas Systems. (2) Storage Vessels and Appurtenances: Government-owned bulk storage tanks will be maintained by and at the expense of the Government in a manner that will insure compliance with applicable regulations, standards and normal good practices. Contractor-owned equipment, when required by the contract, shall be installed and maintained by the contractor, without cost to the Government. Contractor-owned equipment shall be kept in good operating condition and appearance, in accordance with applicable standards and normal good practices, and contractor will have access to the systems at all times for this purpose. Unless otherwise indicated in the item description, a contract award for liquid gas to supply a piped system shall include the gaseous or liquid reserve or secondary supply, at the contract price for the primary supply. Manifold, cylinders for the reserve supply, liquid converter, alarm switch, regulator, valves, level indicator, and other devices or connections required for proper tie-in with the gas system shall be furnished by the contractor, without cost to the Government. The manifold or liquid converter shall deliver gas at a pressure (psig) and rate of flow adequate to supply the system. Delivery Into Bulk Storage Containers: Prices for items ordered in Bulk cover delivery into storage vessels at destination. Demurrage charges on contractors delivery truck are as follows: Free unloading time is 2 hours: $7.50 per quarter hour after free time expires. Unloading time shall be computed from the time the contractors truck arrives at the entrance of the Government installation until delivery into storage vessel(s) is completed. Any delays caused by the defective Contractor-owned equipment or improper unloading procedure shall be added to the free unloading time. Should interest be determined sufficient, a formal solicitation may be forthcoming. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead by no later than 1:00 pm on Friday, 1 August, 2008. Responses are preferred via e-mail, but hard copies and facsimiles will also be accepted. At a minimum, the statement of interest shall address: (1) capability and experience in providing and delivery of cylinder gas and bulk oxygen; (2) financial capability to justify potential award of such a contract; (3) a primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address; and (4) an indication of the size of the business (large, small, or any sub-category of small business). The potential opportunity for set-asides for small businesses and small disabled veteran owned businesses will be considered on the basis of the responses received. This Notice is solely for the Governments use as a market research tool. As such, the issuance of a competitive solicitation is not guaranteed. If determined appropriate, then both a synopsis and a solicitation may be anticipated in the August 2008 time frame. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this Notice. All information received will be considered. Failure to respond to this Notice does not preclude a firm from offering on any resultant solicitation; however, a lack of interest in this requirement may result in a small business set a-side. This announcement shall not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of an award. The Government is not bound to make any awards under this Notice. Any company that feels they have the capabilities that meet the needs of the Government please provide a detailed technical capabilities statement to VA Medical Center, Purchasing and Contracting, 2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501, ronnie.wilkinson@va.gov or fax (970) 244-7721. All technical capabilities statements must include how the company intends to deliver this requirement during inclement weather conditions. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. Point of Contact Ronnie Wilkinson, Contract Specialist, Phone (970) 244-1305, Fax (970) 244-7721, Email ronnie.wilkinson@va.gov Place of Performance Address:2121 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO Postal Code:81501 Country:UNITED STATES
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- Zip Code: 81501-3428
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