Illinois BidBuy #26-416CMS-BOSS4-B-51408

Illinois CMS solicits bids for medical and laboratory gases including acetylene, chlorine, helium, and hydrogen cylinders.

Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) is seeking bids for the supply of medical and laboratory gases for the Northern Region. - Government Buyer: - Illinois CMS, Bureau of Strategic Sourcing - Products Requested: - Acetylene (C2H2) Industrial Grade (min 98% purity) - MC size cylinders (5 units) - T size cylinders (5 units) - Chlorine Gas (CL2) at 2ppm in balance Nitrogen (N2) - 34L disposable aluminum cylinders (3 units) - Helium (He) Ultra High Purity (min 99.999%) - K size cylinders (400 units) - Hydrogen (H2) High Purity (min 99.995%) - K size cylinders (29 units) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Strict gas purity specifications for each product - Defined cylinder sizes and types (MC, T, K, 34L disposable) - Compliance with a 1% BEP/VSBP participation goal - Non-mandatory pre-bid conference via Webex - Quantities range from 3 to 400 units per item - Focus is on reliable supply and adherence to technical specifications

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Central Management Services for the procurement of medical and laboratory gases. The bid includes items such as acetylene, chlorine gas, helium, and hydrogen cylinders with specified purity and sizes for the Northern Region. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Webex to explain the BEP/VSBP process and procurement requirements. The bid opening date is April 9, 2026, and there is a BEP/VSBP participation goal of 1%.

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