Blanket Purchase Agreement for Medical Gasses and Dry Ice

SOL #: PANDHA25P0000026955CSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Health Agency (Dha)
ARMY MED RES ACQ ACTIVITY
FORT DETRICK, MD, 21702, United States

Place of Performance

Silver Spring, MD

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

Gases: Compressed And Liquefied (6830)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
May 6, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM

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 Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes to identify industry capabilities for a potential Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Medical Gasses and Dry Ice. This is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Quotations (RFQ), and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are due May 14, 2026, at 11:00 am ET.

Scope of Potential BPA

The anticipated BPA would cover the supply of compressed and bulk medical grade gas products, laboratory and specialty gases, gas-related equipment, and dry ice pellets. Services include cylinder rental, bulk liquid nitrogen, CO2 tank rental, telemetry fees, mobilization/demobilization, and government cylinder maintenance (ultrasonic testing, cleaning, valve replacement). The requirement supports WRAIR and other research laboratories in Alabama, Delaware, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Specific gases listed include Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, and Argon, with various grades and cylinder types.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for a future Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: May 14, 2026, 11:00 am ET
  • Published: May 6, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement via email by the deadline. The statement should be in Microsoft Office or PDF format, 12-point font, and not exceed 5 pages. It must address:

  • Capability to provide listed medical gases and dry ice.
  • Capability to provide and lease tanks, including installation.
  • Ability to serve specified locations (AL, DE, MD, MA).
  • Compliance with all local laws for safe gas handling.
  • Capability for telemetry and monitoring of specific tank types. Responders must also provide company name, address, contact information, TIN, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, web page, small business status, and socio-economic classifications.

Additional Notes

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are not offers and will not form a binding contract. No questions concerning future RFP requirements will be entertained at this time.

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Jennifer JacksonSECONDARY

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Posted: May 6, 2026