Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a vendor to provide compressed nitrogen gas on a lease basis to the New Mexico VA Healthcare System for a five‑year period (2026‑2031). The contract covers supply of UHP SZ‑40 and SZ‑200 cylinders, related hazardous‑material, transportation, and delivery charges, with routine deliveries Monday‑Friday during normal business hours. Vendors must meet USP/NF specifications, be FDA‑registered, and comply with VA security and DEI clauses.
• Supply of industrial‑grade compressed nitrogen (UHP SZ‑40 – 2 units; SZ‑200 – 4 units) with annual lease and service charges.
• Delivery to Albuquerque, NM facility; all deliveries must occur within normal business hours and conform to hazardous‑material handling standards.
• Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, price‑only competition; eligibility includes SDVOSB, HUBZone, and WOSB, though the solicitation is unrestricted.
• Required certifications: USP/NF compliance, FDA CGMP registration, and VA‑specific subcontracting limitations.
• Options: Four one‑year extensions, each mirroring base‑year quantities and services.