6515--740-VCB-PROSTHETICS-F (VA-26-00028279 740-26-1-912-0003 Oxygen equipment VMOC INVENTORY

This solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Contracting Office 17 (36C257) in San Antonio, TX, solicits quotes for commercial oxygen equipment and related medical products under NAICS code 339113, targeting Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) exclusively. The requirement includes items such as oxygen concentrators, batteries, portable oxygen conservers, and carry bags, with quantities specified but pricing to be provided by offerors. Delivery will be made primarily to Mid Cities Home Medical in Mercedes, TX. The solicitation number is 36C25726Q0166, posted December 11, 2025, with a response deadline of December 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time. This procurement is conducted using a Request for Quotation (RFQ) format under commercial item acquisition rules and incorporates standard FAR clauses for commercial items, stamping compliance with VA-specific acquisition regulations and mandatory electronic invoicing through the Tungsten Network. The contract imposes strict requirements in line with the VA’s Veterans First Contracting Program, mandating that only certified SDVOSBs may participate with verifiable certification in SBA databases to be eligible for award. It includes subcontracting limitations ensuring that at least 50% of the cost of contract performance (for services and manufacturing) must be performed by the SDVOSB or its affiliates, with detailed reporting and audit provisions to enforce ongoing compliance. Contract administration and payment processes are managed by the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System with electronic funds transfer as the sole payment method. Although technical specifications and detailed packaging or inspection criteria are not fully delineated in the accessible documentation, the solicitation outlines a comprehensive scope covering VA-mandated contracting terms, delivery requirements to a specified medical supplier, and regulatory oversights to uphold SDVOSB eligibility and performance standards.