6835--FY26: CHARLESTON VAMC's BULK OXYGEN Base + 4 Opt. Yrs.

Contract 36C24726P0394, awarded to RCG of North Carolina, LLC on October 1, 2026, provides bulk medical-grade liquid oxygen delivery and tank rental services for the Charleston VA Medical Center. The total award amount is $471,062.00, covering a base period plus four one-year option periods. This contract was set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 325120. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide and maintain contractor-owned tanks and backup systems, ensuring a committed source of oxygen that meets United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices. The contractor is responsible for delivering medical-grade oxygen within two days after receipt of order and providing a valid certification of analysis with each delivery. Performance is governed by NFPA 50 and NFPA 99 standards, with strict requirements for labeling and packaging per 21 CFR Part 201. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the VA's EIPP system and adherence to SDVOSB subcontracting limitations, which restrict payments to non-SDVOSB subcontractors to 50 percent of the total contract cost for services. The contract also mandates a 60-day transition period at both the start and end of the performance term to ensure uninterrupted medical gas supply.