Ralph H. Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401-5799

Q -- FURNISH HOME OXYGEN, CONCENTRATOR, DME WAREHOUSING, PICKUP/DELIVERY TO OUTPATIENTS-JCAHO STANDARDS SOL 534-13-97 DUE 081596 POC Linda E. Egnor, Contracting Officer, (803) 577-5011X7212 Furnish medical oxygen for home delivery to include rental of concentrators and backup tanks with supplies and services and pickup/delivery/warehousing of durable medical equipment. Prospective bidders must be JCAHO accredited and provide certification with bid. Due to our requirement it is necessary to restrict this procurement to eligible qualified contractors who have established facilities within the Greater Charleston, SC area. Solicitation will be available on or before July 15, 1996 and must be requested in writing. No telephone requests will be accepted. It is anticipated award will be made for a one year contract with three option years available. The Standard Industrial Code for this procurement is 8082. See Note(s): 1. (0170)

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