Research and Development Gas Delivery and Storage Services

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information on potential sources for research and development gas delivery and storage services for the VA Portland Health Care System.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


General
Open (active)
36C26026Q0754
Jun 26, 2026 07:00 PM
Jun 12, 2026 10:14 PM
$200,000.00
1 year 1 month base + 4 × 1 year options
Sources Sought
Federal
Original Solicitation Links
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36C26026Q0754

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6830--research gas

Contact
Nazanin Kreiner
1601 East Fourth Plain Boulevard, Vancouver, WA, USA
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing research and development gas delivery and storage services. This is a Sources Sought Notice, not a solicitation for bids. The VA Portland Health Care System requires medical-grade specialty gases to support over 200 research grants and 490 active protocols. Consistency of these gases is crucial for data integrity and scientific continuity over many years. The scope of work includes performing 100% of the contract, which involves regular deliveries of various gases (including Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Dry Ice) and maintaining gas cylinders. The contractor must be flexible to handle specialty orders, custom gas mixes, and emergency orders with less than 24-hour delivery. Deliveries are scheduled twice weekly to ensure no disruption to research efforts. The contractor will also be responsible for replacing empty gas tanks, delivering dry ice, and filling liquid nitrogen tanks as needed. The contractor must not disrupt research laboratories during service, hook-ups, or cylinder placements. Security requirements include obtaining VA-issued PIV Badges for employees accessing secure research areas on the Portland VA campus.

Classification Codes
NAICS325120Industrial Gas Manufacturing
PSC6830Gases: Compressed and Liquefied
Smart Codes
specialty gasesgas deliverymedical gases
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Jun 12, 2026 12:00 PM-Published Date
Jun 26, 2026 12:00 PM-Response Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
36C26026Q0754.docxJun 12, 2026 12:00 PM
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