6830--Weekly Dry Ice Delivery to Portland VAMC B 4
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically NCO20, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Weekly Dry Ice Delivery to the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. This effort aims to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-aside for a future firm-fixed price supply purchase. Responses are due by February 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the weekly delivery of 100 lbs of scoopable pellet or nugget dry ice (approximately ½ to 5/8 inch diameter and 1.5 inches in length) to the Portland VA Medical Center. The dry ice will be placed into a 100lb container provided by the facility. Deliveries are typically scheduled for Mondays, or Tuesdays if Monday is a Federal holiday, to Building 100, Floor 2; 2C-107 at the Portland VA Hospital. The dry ice is essential for the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service for shipping and packaging referral laboratory specimens. Compliance with CFR 49 for hazardous material transportation and, if applicable, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations for air shipments, is mandatory. The anticipated contract duration is 5 total years (1 base year plus 4 option years).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Supply Purchase
- Anticipated Duration: 1 Base Year + 4 Option Years
- Set-Aside: To be determined based on market research. Information is sought from SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturers, other Small Businesses, and large businesses.
- NAICS Code: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing (SBA Non-Manufacturer Rule class waiver anticipated).
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, by 3:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published: February 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit the following information to Peter Park (peter.park2@va.gov):
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, email, and UEI.
- Company size relative to NAICS 325120 (small business threshold: fewer than 1,200 employees) and self-identification (SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business Manufacturer, other SB, or Other than Small Business).
- SBA certification and VetCert registration for SDVOSB/VOSB respondents.
- A courtesy quote to evaluate price reasonableness.
- Country of origin for products.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and not a solicitation. The Government is not obligated to pay for response costs and is not committed to issuing a solicitation or awarding a contract. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Monthly invoicing is required.