6835--FY24 Medical Grade Gases Rental (San Juan) Base and Four

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System, intends to award a sole-source contract to Linde Puerto Rico B.V. for the rental of medical-grade gases. This procurement, identified under solicitation number 36C24824Q0992, supports the facility located at 10 Casia Street in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The requirement includes a base period and four option years, classified under NAICS 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing and PSC 6835 Medical Gases.

The government is conducting this acquisition in accordance with the simplified procedures for commercial items outlined in FAR 13.5 and 41 U.S.C. 1901, restricting competition to a single source. Two attachments, including a Microsoft Word document and a signed PDF justification, were published with the notice on June 14, 2024. Contracting Officer Jessica Kiser is the designated point of contact for this requirement.

While the agency intends to proceed with a sole-source award, vendors who believe they possess the technical capability to meet this specific need may submit a complete technical package for consideration. Such responses must provide clear and convincing evidence of the ability to satisfy the government's requirements and must be submitted via email no later than June 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Information received will be used to determine sources for future procurements.