Compressed Medical Gases
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 the Army is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), W81K0026QA100, for Compressed Medical Gases for the Lyster Army Health Clinic (LAHC) at Fort Rucker, AL. This procurement is for various medical gases, including compressed oxygen, nitrogen, and liquid oxygen, along with associated services. The acquisition is conducted as Full & Open Competition. Offers are due by March 25, 2026, at 11:30 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement, pick-up, refill, and delivery of medical gases to LAHC. Key requirements include:
- Medical Gases: Provision of compressed oxygen, compressed nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and medical compressed gas.
- Cylinder Services: Pick-up, refill, and delivery of medical gas cylinders.
- Maintenance: Inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and reconditioning of government-owned cylinders.
- Quality & Compliance: Establishment of a Quality Control Plan, performance evaluation via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and adherence to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including DOT and MIL-STD-1411A.
- Emergency Services: Availability for 24-hour emergency response with deliveries required within eight hours of an emergency call.
- Documentation: Provision of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all products.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A base period from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with potential option periods extending through March 31, 2031.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,200 employees.
- Set-Aside: Full & Open Competition (Unrestricted).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 25, 2026, at 11:30 AM Local Time.
- Questions Due Date: March 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Submission Instructions: Offers must be submitted via e-mail. Offerors are required to complete specific blocks on SF 1449 and SF 30, provide Point of Contact information, and ensure their quote remains firm for at least 90 days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on an all-or-none basis, with evaluation primarily based on Price, ensuring quotes are fair and reasonable. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility.
Point of Contact
Mr. Derrick J Johnson, derrick.j.johnson2.civ@health.mil, (210) 221-4811.