Opportunity
SAM #36C26027Q0014
VA Portland Solicitation for Research Specialty Gas Delivery and Storage
Buyer
Vanco 20
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
36C26027Q0014
NAICS
424690, 325120
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Health Care System Research Service, is seeking a contractor to provide and deliver medical grade specialty gases to support over 490 active research protocols. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, Portland VA Medical Center, Network Contracting Office 20 - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of specialty research gases, including Argon, Helium, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and custom medical gas mixes - Product line items include various grades and sizes (e.g., Ultra High Purity, Prepurified, Medical, Industrial) and forms (cylinders, liquid dewars, dry ice pellets) - Notable part numbers: AR PP1A, AR UHP1A, HE UHP1A, NI UHP1A, OX M250, SG G2146150, among others - Research Specialty Gas Delivery Services: twice weekly scheduled deliveries, emergency delivery within 24 hours, tank replacement, dry ice delivery, and secure storage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must deliver to multiple research lab buildings on the Portland VA campus - Emergency delivery capability within 24 hours - Custom gas mixes and compliance with safety and credentialing requirements - 100% SDVOSB set-aside - Contract includes a base year plus four option years - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named in the solicitation; typical industry OEMs for specialty gases include Airgas, Linde, and Air Products - Estimated contract value is not specified but likely falls within the mid-to-high five-figure to low six-figure range annually based on scope and industry norms
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