20251020_MOST_RFI.pdf

Request for Information

(RFI)

RFI Number: FA805226RFI0001

Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM)

Mobile Oxygen Storage Tank (MOST)

Table of Contents

Disclaimer

Introduction and Purpose of the RFI

Background Description of Information Requested

Scope

Context in which the product or service will be used

Statement of need

Requirements

Acronym List

Instructions to Respondents

How to deliver the answer

Timeframe

Point of Contact

RFI Response Form #1

RFI Response Form #2

Disclaimer

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR MARKET

RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH (IAW) FEDERAL ACQUISITION

REGULATION (FAR) 15.201(E), THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR

PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

ALL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS RFI IS CONFIDENTIAL AND ONLY FOR THE

RECIPIENT’S KNOWLEDGE AND MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES. NO INFORMATION

INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT OR IN DISCUSSIONS CONNECTED TO IT MAY BE

DISCLOSED TO ANY OTHER PARTY.

Introduction and Purpose of the RFI

The purpose of this RFI is to request information to determine your company’s products and capabilities to meet our government requirement for a mobile oxygen storage tank (MOST). The information gathered from all companies that answer the RFI will be analyzed against the requirements in order to effectively identify capabilities that are available in the marketplace/industry. Both large business concerns and all categories of small business are encouraged to respond to this request. The following

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes may possibly be used for this requirement: ECX (Cylinder, Compressed Gas, and Valve) and CAN (Regulator, Pressure, Gas

Cylinder). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Background Description of Information Requested

The Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) provides medical care throughout a wide range of environments including the various roles of care in the military theater. The MOST allows the transport, storage, and delivery of gaseous medical grade oxygen at remote or deployed locations in Expeditionary

Medical Support (EMEDS) hospital or an En-Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS) facilities. The solution will enhance the United States Air Force’s (USAF) ability to provide oxygen to critical patients.

Scope

Specific information is requested according to the forms below. Please complete as much information as possible.

Context in which the product or service will be used

Statement of need

The AFMS requires this product to store, transport, and deliver gaseous medical grade oxygen to enhance care for critical patients in remote or deployed locations.

Requirements

The response should describe the company’s ability to provide, field and sustain the product as characterized by the requirements addressed in this RFI. If unable to provide a product capable of meeting all requirements, the respondent should provide trade-off considerations to meet the requirements addressed in this RFI.

A total of three Key Performance Parameteres (KPPs) were identified along with 27 Key System

Attributes (KSAs) and are listed in the attached document (Form #2).

Manufacturers are encouraged to submit a response to this RFI, even if the system does not meet all the requirements at this time. For requirements that are not met, please provide commentary as trade-off considerations will still be reviewed.

Acronym List

AFMEDCOM: Air Force Medical Command

AFMS: Air Force Medical Service

BMET: Biomedical Equipment Technician

EMEDS: Expeditionary Medical Support

ERPSS: En-Route Patient Staging System

FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulation

FDA: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

IAW: In Accordance With

KPP: Key Performance Parameters

KSA: Key System Attributes

MOST: Mobile Oxygen Storage Tank

NAICS: North American Industry Classification System

RFI: Request for Information

USAF: United States Air Force

Instructions to Respondents

To answer this RFI, please fill in the attached forms (RFI response Form #1 and #2 [attached Excel requirements spreadsheet]).

The contact person listed below is available for assistance, if needed.

The answers to this RFI will be evaluated by staff from different functions in AFMEDCOM.

Response to this RFI must be submitted via email to Major Allison James, Market Research Director usaf.detrick.afmra.mbx.sg5t-market@health.mil. Email responses should be no larger than 10 MB in size. If larger attachments are required, please notify AFMEDCOM at the above listed e-mail address.

Please include a point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, website information, and indicate whether the company is a foreign or domestic entity in the contents of the e-mail. Each RFI response will receive a confirmation e-mail; if a confirmation is not received, please call 301-619-8600.

The Government will not pay for any information submitted, or for any costs associated with providing the information.

How to deliver the answer

Send the attached Word and Excel forms (format unchanged) by email to:

usaf.detrick.afmra.mbx.sg5t-market@health.mil

Timeframe

This is the timeframe for Q&A’s and responses

14 Nov 2025 – The RFI is sent out

03 Dec 2025 – No later than 5:00PM CST – Last date for questions & answers

15 Dec 2025 – No later than 5:00PM CST – Last date for response mailto:usaf.detrick.afmra.mbx.sg5t-market@health.mil

Point of Contact

For questions regarding this RFI, you are welcome to contact:

Major Allison James

Market Research Director

Air Force Medical Command

1270 Montevue Lane (Area B)

Fort Detrick, MD 21702

301-619-8600 usaf.detrick.afmra.mbx.sg5t-market@health.mil

RFI Response Form #1

Question Answer

Company name

Company address

Company web page

Main products/services

Main market/customers

Ownership structure with ownership status in percentage

Structure of mother corporation, joint ventures, subsidiaries, partnerships or other relevant relations

Number of years on the market

Company location(s)

Environmental management system(s)

Quality management system(s)

Describe your business continuity management

Contact person and responsible for answering this RFI

Telephone

Email

Conditions listed in the RFI that cannot be met

Description of products or services that are already delivered to customers today, and could be comparable to what is requested in this RFI

Reference customers using comparable products or services (including contact information)

Reference customers using your products or services today, although they are not comparable to what is requested in this RFI

(including contact information)

Locations available for delivery, if not worldwide.

Availability of spare parts and support worldwide

RFI Response Form #2

See attached Excel document titled: <MOST RFI Form 2.xlsx>