Ultra-high Purity and High Purity Medical Gases Delivery
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA), specifically the Comprehensive Industrial Hygiene Laboratory (CIHL) at NEPMU2 Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for the delivery of ultra-high purity and high purity medical gases. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation aims to secure essential gases to prevent work stoppages and maintain analytical services. The acquisition is unrestricted. Offers are due by June 17, 2026, at 05:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services for the supply and delivery of:
- Ultra-high purity argon
- Ultra-high purity nitrogen
- Ultra-high purity helium
- High purity hydrogen Gases must be delivered in appropriate cylinders and dewars, meeting specified purity standards. Routine deliveries are required within 48 hours, with emergency requests fulfilled within 24 hours. Contractor personnel must possess proper base access clearances.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for non-personal services.
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with option periods extending through June 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: 1285 West D St U238 Norfolk VA 23511.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Size Standard: 1200 employees).
- Offer Due Date: June 17, 2026, 05:30 PM Local Time.
- Published Date: June 12, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Quotes will be evaluated on a "Best Value" basis, considering the following factors in order of importance:
- Technical capabilities/technical approach
- Past Performance
- Price Vendors must submit a technical capabilities statement, a minimum of three past performance references (within the last 24 months), and a detailed breakdown of all pricing elements. Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Additional Notes
Cylinders and dewars will be part of a lease program, with the first full year's lease paid at the start of the contract. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, covering aspects such as electronic payment submission and safeguarding covered defense information.