3590--RESEARCH - AIR-GAS Supply Base plus 4-year contract

Notice ID:

36C26222Q0041

Department/Ind. Agency:

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier:

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub Command:

262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22L (36C262)

Office:

262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22L (36C262)

All Dates/Times are:

(UTC-07:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA

Updated Published Date:

(UTC-07:00) PACIFIC STANDARD TIME, LOS ANGELES, USA

Original Published Date:

2021-10-15 07:43:00

Original Response Date:

Oct 29, 2021 11:00 am PDT

Inactive Policy:

Manual

Original Inactive Date:

Dec 28, 2021

Initiative:

• None***--***

Product Service Code:

3590 - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE AND TRADE EQUIPMENT

NAICS Code:

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Original Set Aside:

Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 36C262-22-Q-0041 THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION. THE SUBMISSION OF PRICING, CAPABILITIES FOR PLANNING PURPOSES, AND OTHER MARKET INFORMATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AND ALLOWED UNDER THIS RFI IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FAR 15.201(e). This is not a solicitation announcement.  This is sources sought synopsis only for market research purposes ONLY. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) for relative to NAICS 541714 sources (size standard of 1000 employees). Responses to this synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this source sought synopsis, a solicitation announcement may be published in the FedBizOpps or GSA eBuy websites. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the solicitation announcement in addition to responding to this source sought announcement.  The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 22 Contracts Office, is seeking sources to provide: A Base plus 4 Option Year contract for Air-Gas Cylinder Supply for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System with the following Period of Performance: Base Year: December 01, 2021 through November 30, 2022 Option Year 1: December 01, 2022 through November 30, 2023 Option Year 2: December 01, 2023 through November 30, 2024 Option Year 3: December 01, 2024 through November 30, 2025 Option Year 4 December 01, 2025 through November 30, 2026 If you are interested and can provide the required supplies as listed below, please provide the requested information as indicated below. Responses to this notice should include your: Duns number, Size of business, Company name, Company Address, Point of contact, Pursuant to the following questions: (1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? (2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? (3) Are you the manufacturer or distributor of the items being referenced above (or equivalent product/solution)? What is the manufacturing country of origin of these items? (4) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above (or equivalent product/solution), do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? (5) Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with NASA SEWP or any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract type and number. (6) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC or NASA SEWP contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the referenced items/solutions available on your schedule/contract? (7) Please provide general pricing for your products/solutions for market research purposes. (8) Please submit your capabilities regarding the salient characteristics being provided and any information pertaining to brand name or equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to: John.harrison2@va.gov Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Monday, 10/29/2021 at 11:00 AM PST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced later, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this request for information. Responses to this notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation. Please provide unofficial pricing. Notice: No remanufactures or gray market items/ supplies will not be acceptable. Interested parties of RFI must be an authorized reseller, distributor, or dealer of the O.E.M. (Original Equipment Manufacturer). Verification can be provided by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM. Equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions. Salient Characteristics ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CD USP50C 1 CARBON DIOXIDE, USP 50-LB, GOVERNMENT-OWNED CYLINDERS 50 CY NI NF160LT22 2 LIQUID NITROGEN NF, 160LT 22PSI, CONTRACTOR-OWNED CYLINDERS 80 CY NI NF200 3 MEDICAL NF GRADE NITROGEN, CGA-580, GOVERNMENT-OWNED CYLINDERS 50 CY NI UHP300 4 ULTRA HIGH PURITY (UHP) 5.0 GRADE NITROGEN, SIZE 300, CGA-580, CONTRACTOR-OWNED CYLINDERS 12 CY RRLIQMMDOTH 5 RENTAL OF LIQUID NITROGEN 160LT CYLINDERS ($0.00 per cylinder @ 5 per month = $00.00) 12 MO RRCYLSLGOTH 6 RENTAL OF UHP NITROGEN CYLINDERS ($0.00 per cylinder @ 3 per month = $00.00) 12 MO DELIVERY 7 DELIVERY SERVICES TO DROP OFF GASES AT BLDG 138 LOADING DOCK 24 EA TOTAL COST: $ ______________________________________________________________________________

4811 AIRPORT PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 600

LONG BEACH , CA 90815

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

John Harrison