6515--Tampa Home Oxygen

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation 36C24826R0088 makes the following changes:

• Inserts the clause FAR 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APR 2026).

• Extends the proposal receipt date and time to May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

• The solicitation's proposal due date and time have been changed.

• The clause FAR 52.222-90 has been added to the solicitation.

• The deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to May 18, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

• The addition of FAR 52.222-90 introduces new requirements regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities for federal contractors.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 36C24826R0088, dated April 3, 2026, makes the following changes:

• Answers Vendor Questions: Provides responses to questions submitted by vendors.

• Revised Statement of Work (SOW): Section B.4 of the SOW has been updated.

• Revised Price/Cost Schedule: Section B.2 has been updated.

• New Proposal Due Date: The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to May 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.

• Statement of Work (SOW) - Section B.4

• Price/Cost Schedule - Section B.2

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to May 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT.

• All offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4571, Revision No. 28) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work under the Service Contract Act in specific Florida counties: Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.

• Lists numerous occupations categorized by general field (e.g., Administrative Support, Health Occupations, Technical Occupations).
• For each occupation, it provides a code, title, and the corresponding minimum hourly wage rate.
• It also specifies that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing," indicating that separate fringe benefit rates may apply in addition to the listed wages.
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors), outlining their applicability and requirements.
• Details general benefits such as Health & Welfare, Vacation, and Holidays.

This document is critical for any bidder on a federal contract subject to the Service Contract Act within the specified geographic area. It directly informs labor cost estimations by defining the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing contract work. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor rates meet or exceed these minimums to be compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Home Oxygen services for the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, requires home oxygen delivery, set-up, maintenance, and emergency support for Veterans in the Home Respiratory Care Program (HRCP).

• Rental of liquid oxygen reservoirs and portable reservoirs.

• Delivery, set-up, and pick-up of H tanks.

• Refills for liquid oxygen and H tanks.

• Rental of oxygen concentrators (5L and 10L).

• Provision of oxygen supplies (conservers, regulators, disposables, etc.).

• 24/7 emergency service with a 2-hour response time for unscheduled requests.

• Compliance with FDA, DOT, OSHA, Joint Commission standards, and CGMP regulations.

• Maintenance of a 24/7 emergency response program with a 6-hour delivery capability.

• Hurricane season readiness: maintain 400 Aluminum E Oxygen Cylinders from June 1–November 30.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Quantity.

• Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Estimated Value: $41 Million (for the base period).

• Proposals are due by 05/01/2026 at 3:00 PM EDT.

• Submission is electronic to Camille.Alderman@va.gov.

• Evaluation factors: Price and Past Performance.

• Award will be made on a best-value tradeoff basis.

• Past Performance will be evaluated for quality, relevance, and extent of performance history.

• Offerors must submit a Past Performance Narrative and up to three (3) Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs).

• No technical, management, or staffing information will be evaluated.

• This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).

• Offerors must be certified and listed in the SBA certification database.

• Compliance with Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) requirements is mandatory.

• NAICS Code: 532283 (Home Health Equipment Rental).

• Size Standard: $41 Million.

• Refer to Section D for attachments including Business Associate Agreement, Wage Determinations, Past Performance Questionnaire, GFP Attachment, and QASP.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Home Oxygen Services to support the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Florida. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 8 Contracting Team, intends to issue a solicitation for these services.

• Delivery, setup, installation, maintenance, pickup, and management of home oxygen equipment.

• Services are for eligible Veterans served through the Home Respiratory Care Program (HRCP).

• Services will cover Hillsborough, Pasco, and Polk counties, with potential for additional surrounding counties.

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract.

• Period of Performance: One (1) twelve-month base period and four (4) twelve-month option periods, with an optional 6-month extension.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Interested offerors must monitor SAM.gov for updates, amendments, or changes.

• The solicitation will incorporate provisions and clauses from Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 202504, dated June 11, 2025.

• Response Date/Time: April 30, 2026, 3 PM Eastern Time.

• Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• Eligibility: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and listed as a certified SDVOSB in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database at the time of offer and award.

• Product Service Code: 6515

• NAICS Code: 532283

• Place of Performance: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Ste 160A, Tampa FL 33637.

• Point of Contact: Camille Alderman, Camille.Alderman@va.gov.