Medical Gases and Cylinders

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking to procure medical gases and cylinders through an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement covers a comprehensive range of medical gases including Air USP, Argon UHP, Carbon Dioxide USP, Helium, Nitrogen, Nitrous Oxide, and Oxygen USP in various medical and industrial grades, along with cylinder rentals, hydrostatic testing, and emergency delivery services. Contractors must comply with FDA regulations, provide Medical Gas Transportation and Materiel Handling Certified technicians, maintain cylinder accountability, and deliver within 72 hours while offering emergency contact and delivery services. The evaluation will be based on pricing from the attached Gases and Cylinders Price List, with unit prices multiplied by estimated annual quantities to determine the total evaluated price. The original solicitation close date of September 10, 2025 at 12PM CDT was extended to September 15, 2025 at 10AM CDT, though additional amendments indicate the current due date is September 17, 2025.

This procurement is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with no current contractor information provided in the available documentation. The contract structure includes a base period from October 31, 2025 to October 30, 2026, followed by four one-year option periods extending through October 30, 2030, with total contract values ranging from a $2,500 minimum to a $950,000 maximum. The estimated quantities vary significantly across line items, ranging from 5 to 1,200 cylinders depending on the specific gas type and cylinder size requirements. Services will be performed for multiple VA facilities in South Texas, including the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Affairs Medical Center and various clinics located in San Antonio, Victoria, and New Braunfels. The contractor will be required to maintain comprehensive cylinder accountability and provide both routine and emergency delivery services to support these healthcare facilities throughout the contract performance period.