6835--Medical Gases

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking to procure medical gases and cylinder/tank rental services for the Richmond Medical Center through solicitation 36C24625Q1025. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of medical gases including compressed Medical Air USP, Oxygen USP, Carbon Dioxide USP, Nitrogen NF, Nitrous Oxide USP, Helium USP, Liquid Nitrogen, Compressed Air, and Special Medical Gas Mixtures, along with associated cylinder rental and emergency delivery services. The contract requires 24/7 emergency delivery capability with a 6-hour response time and comprehensive medical gas management including cylinder tracking, testing, and replacement services. Awards will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror, with quotes due on August 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. The solicitation includes detailed line items for various cylinder sizes, gas quantities, and service requirements as specified in the accompanying Excel spreadsheet.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,200 employees, indicating no general set-aside restrictions apply to larger businesses meeting the size criteria. The contract structure includes a base period from July 20, 2025 to July 19, 2026, with two potential one-year option periods that could extend the total contract duration to three years. Delivery operations will be conducted at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, with a structured delivery schedule requiring weekly orders placed on Wednesdays for delivery by 3:00 PM on Thursdays. The contract encompasses multiple line items covering cylinder rental fees, various medical gas supplies, emergency delivery services, and specialized gas tank requirements. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available documents, the comprehensive nature of the medical gas supply requirements suggests a substantial contract value given the scope of services and multi-year potential duration.