Medical-Grade Gas Supply (Bulk and Cylinder Filling)

The contract is for the supply of U.S. Pharmacopeia-grade medical gases—oxygen, carbon dioxide, helium, argon, and nitrogen—in both cylinder and liquid Dewar formats, each filled to full capacity and immediately ready for patient use. The procurement is a subcontract under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside, aligned with NAICS code 325120, ensuring eligibility and preference for businesses owned and operated by service-disabled veterans. The gases must meet stringent USP standards to ensure safety and efficacy in clinical environments, and delivery must be reliably sustained to meet ongoing healthcare demands without interruption. The place of performance is located in Augusta, Maine, with the awarding agency being the Department of Veterans Affairs through its 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, and responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Although specific performance timelines, volume requirements, or payment terms are not detailed here, the contract’s focus on readiness for direct patient use implies strict adherence to inventory, labeling, and delivery protocols to support healthcare operations in VA facilities or other designated locations. All vendors must demonstrate capacity to consistently deliver high-purity medical gases under regulatory compliance and just-in-time logistics standards.