Gases: Compressed And Liquefied

Product Service Code (PSC) 6830 encompasses compressed and liquefied gases used across various government and research applications. These gases include medical-grade oxygen, nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, propane, and specialty research gases. The procurement of these gases supports critical operations in medical facilities, research laboratories, industrial settings, military installations, and national parks, with applications ranging from medical research and equipment cooling to heating and material handling.

Federal contract awards in this PSC category demonstrate a robust market with contracts predominantly issued by agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and Department of the Interior. Typical contract values range from approximately $10,000 to $250,000, with performance periods spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded contractors include Roberts Oxygen Co Inc., Airgas USA LLC, RAS Enterprises LLC, and Paula F Price Enterprises LLC. Many awards utilize firm fixed-price contract types, with set-aside designations including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Total Small Business, and Indian Economic Enterprise categories. Performance locations are geographically diverse, covering facilities in states like Maryland, Virginia, California, Tennessee, and Wyoming.

Recent federal contract opportunities for PSC 6830 reveal solicitations for specialized gas supplies and services across multiple government agencies. The National Institutes of Health, Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Logistics Agency, and Food and Drug Administration have posted requirements for liquid nitrogen, medical-grade oxygen, propane, aviator breathing oxygen, and other specialty gases. These opportunities typically seek small business contractors to provide gas delivery, tank rental, equipment installation, and maintenance services. Requested quantities range from hundreds to tens of thousands of gallons, with performance locations primarily in the continental United States, including research facilities in Maryland, Tennessee, Kansas, and California. Most opportunities employ Simplified Acquisition Procedures and evaluate proposals using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodologies.