Medical and Specialty Gas Supply and Delivery

This contract entails the regular delivery and exchange of medical and specialty gas cylinders such as oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, breathing air, and custom gas mixtures to support research laboratories. Deliveries are scheduled twice weekly, with provisions in place for emergency orders and cylinder rentals to ensure continuous supply and operational flexibility. The contract is a subcontract opportunity managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 260-NETWORK Contract Office 20. The place of performance is in Portland, Oregon, with deliveries focused on servicing research facilities within that area. The contract falls under the NAICS code 424690, which covers chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers. The response deadline for interested subcontractors is June 26, 2026, following the initial posting on June 12, 2026. The contract aims to maintain a reliable supply chain of specialty gases critical for research purposes while accommodating urgent needs and rental service options.