Supply of 50/50 Carbon & Potassium Permanganate Air Filters

The contract requires the supply of four chemisorbent air filters designed to neutralize isoflurane and paraformaldehyde vapors in surgical and fume hood environments. Each filter contains a precise 50/50 blend of activated carbon and potassium permanganate, engineered for maximum vapor absorption and chemical breakdown. The filters are intended for use in specialized medical and laboratory settings where air quality must be tightly controlled to protect personnel from hazardous airborne contaminants. The solicitation is a Small Business Set Aside under the SBA program, exclusively available to qualified small businesses, and is classified under NAICS code 332999 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing. Performance location is specified as East Orange, New Jersey, with a zip code of 07018, indicating where the filters must be delivered or installed. The contract was posted on August 7, 2026, and responses are due by August 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, leaving a narrow window for submission. It is structured as a subcontract, suggesting it may be part of a larger procurement initiative managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its 242-NETWORK Contract Office 02. The contract does not list a point of contact, requiring bidders to reference the official SAM.gov portal for additional details or clarifications. The urgency and technical specificity demand that proposers demonstrate proven experience in manufacturing chemisorbent air filtration systems meeting stringent performance criteria for healthcare and laboratory applications.