6835--Clarksburg Medical Gas Cylinders

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 5, has issued a sources sought notice for planning purposes to identify capable vendors for medical gas cylinders to support the Louis A Johnson VA Medical Center and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Clarksburg, West Virginia. This is not a solicitation for bids or a request for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this specific notice. The requirement involves a twelve month base period with four subsequent option years. The scope includes the supply and monthly rental of various medical gases, including oxygen, nitrous oxide, and nitrogen in multiple sizes, as well as the provision of 24/7 telephone support. Qualified contractors must adhere to strict regulatory standards, including FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, DOT specifications under Title 49 CFR, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. All products must conform to the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary, with specific labeling and color coding following CGA Publications C-7 and C-9. Delivery requirements are stringent, with standard requests fulfilled within 24 hours or the next business day and emergency deliveries completed within two hours. Interested parties under NAICS code 325120 must submit their business size status and capability information to the contracting officer by October 23, 2026.