Inhaled Nitric Oxide

The Department of the Army Medical Command, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office-West (MRCO-W) at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is conducting market research to identify responsible sources for an Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) gas contract. The procurement seeks FDA-approved iNO therapy systems that function as selective pulmonary vasodilators to improve oxygenation for patients undergoing various procedures at BAMC. Key technical requirements include operator-determined nitric oxide concentration maintenance, continuous monitoring of inspired NO, NO2, and O2 levels, methemoglobin monitoring capability, NO2 concentration prevention exceeding 20 ppm, backup battery power supply, and compatibility with additional ventilatory support therapies. The government will evaluate responses to determine the best acquisition strategy and whether the requirement can be successfully competed or set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HubZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Interested parties must submit responses by April 15, 2026, to jaclyn.v.evans.civ@health.mil, with this deadline marking the response window for this sources sought notice.

This pre-solicitation notice carries no set-aside designation at this time, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the available documentation. The contract is classified under NAICS Code 325413 (In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees and is categorized under PSC 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals). The period of performance spans one base year from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with four option years extending through December 31, 2032. The government will procure iNO gas supplied as a blend of nitric oxide and nitrogen in concentrations such as 800 ppm or 100 ppm, delivered in aluminum cylinders at 2000 psig, with size 88 cylinders containing at least 1963 liters at standard temperature and pressure. No specific award values or quantity estimates are disclosed in this sources sought notice, as this is market research documentation issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.