6830--Research Gas
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing medical grade specialty gases and related services for the VA Portland Health Care System Research Service in Portland, OR. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract for these services. Responses are due by June 26, 2026, at 1 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the delivery, maintenance, and replacement of a wide array of medical grade specialty gases, including custom mixes, and dry ice. Key aspects include:
- Gas Types: Argon, Breathing Air, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Chlorine, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and various medical gas mixes, in multiple sizes and purities (detailed in Table 1 of the SOW).
- Delivery Schedule: Regular deliveries twice weekly (Tuesdays and Fridays) to VA Portland Research Labs (Buildings 100, 101, 103, 104, and 6). Emergency deliveries are required within 24 hours.
- Service Continuity: The contractor must ensure uninterrupted service to maintain scientific continuity for ongoing research, avoiding disruption to sensitive experiments.
- Security: Vendor personnel will require VA-issued PIV Badges for access to secure research areas, necessitating background checks and biosafety training.
- Performance Monitoring: Performance will be evaluated via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), including invoice accuracy, delivery timelines, and access management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (market research for a potential firm-fixed price contract)
- Period of Performance: Anticipated five-year task order model (Base Year: 11.01.2026 – 10.31.2027, plus four option years).
- Estimated Annual Value: Task orders funded annually or incrementally each quarter for $50K, totaling $200K annually.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Chemical Manufacturing, Size Standard: 1,200 employees).
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 1 PM Mountain Time.
- Published: June 12, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested contractors should submit responses via email to Nazanin Kreiner (Nazanin.kreiner@va.gov). Submissions must include:
- Company name, address, SAM UEI, and business size.
- Point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.
- Confirmation of services offered on a current GSA Federal Supply Schedule, NASA SEWP, or any other Federal contract.
- Indication of whether the product is Made in America.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice only and not a solicitation for bids or proposals. The government reserves the right to use information provided for market research purposes and is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or provide feedback. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.