6835--Medical Gases

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is soliciting quotes for medical gases and cylinder/tank rental services for the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA. The procurement covers various medical gases including compressed medical air, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, helium, and liquid nitrogen to be delivered in various cylinder sizes. Key requirements include weekly deliveries on Thursdays between 0800-1200 hours, emergency delivery capability within 6 hours, and strict compliance with FDA, DOT, and USP regulations for medical gas manufacturing and transportation. Vendors must provide certificates of analysis with each delivery, maintain proper cylinder markings and testing, and have 24/7 emergency response capabilities. The evaluation will be based on lowest-priced, technically acceptable criteria, with quotes due on July 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST.

This solicitation is designated as a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 325120 for industrial gas manufacturing. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the available documentation. The contract structure includes a one-year base period from July 14, 2025 to July 13, 2026, with two potential one-year option periods, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the summary materials. The line items spreadsheet contains detailed quantity and pricing information that would require full review to determine exact procurement volumes. Performance will occur at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, serving the healthcare needs of Veterans Integrated Service Network 6's geographic region.