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The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Request for Quote around March 18, 2026, for the purchase of Medical Gases. This is a firm-fixed price, open market requirement set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Non-OEM firms must submit an Authorized Distributor Letter with their quote. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and have their VOSB/SDVOSB status verified in the SBA's Dynamic Small Business Search database at the time of quote submission and award.

This is a best-value procurement where the government will evaluate quotes based on technical merit, delivery, price, and a required subcontracting limitation certification. The award will go to the responsible quoter whose conforming quote is most advantageous, considering all factors, and the government may select other than the lowest-priced offer if it provides additional benefits. Technical proposals must thoroughly describe the supplies or equipment, with those exceeding requirements rated more favorably. Shorter delivery times are considered more advantageous in the evaluation. Quoters must not take exceptions to the solicitation terms, as this may lead to exclusion, and alternate quotes are not accepted.