MEDICAL GAS CYLINDER RENTAL AND REFILL SERVICE
Overview
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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), specifically the Network Contract Office 17 (36C257), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified contractors for Medical Gas Cylinder Rental and Refill Services for the Veterans Administration Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS) and its clinics in Harlingen, TX. This is for information purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 11, 2026, 12 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The VA requires comprehensive services for medical gas cylinders, including:
- Rental and refill of various medical gases (e.g., Medical Grade Air, Nitrogen Gaseous, Nitrous Oxide, Gaseous Oxygen, Medical Oxygen, Lung Diffusion mixtures, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Dioxide Aluminum W/Siphon) in multiple tank sizes.
- Delivery of full cylinders and pickup of empty cylinders.
- Adherence to Federal, state, and local regulations, including FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) and DOT regulations.
- Performance of hydrostatic testing and visual inspections of cylinders as required.
- Provision of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) upon request.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (per draft SOW)
- Anticipated Duration: One 12-month base period with four 12-month option years (estimated 5/31/2026 to 5/30/2031).
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,200 employees.
- Response Due: February 11, 2026, 12 PM CDT
- Published: February 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested contractors must submit responses via email to Ivan Torres (ivan.torres1@va.gov). Submissions should include:
- Company information and SAM UEI.
- Point of contact details.
- Business size and socio-economic representation.
- A capability statement.
- Information on current federal contracts. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method and potential small business participation, specifically regarding Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) capabilities.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to award a contract. All information received will be treated as proprietary.