Specialty Compressed and Liquid Gases and Cylinder Lease
ID: W81K0025QA089Type: Sources Sought
AwardedJul 2, 2025
$109.9K$109,868
AwardeeGREEN LANTERN, LLC Alachua FL 32615 USA
Award #:W81K0025PA118
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRC0 WESTJBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-4504, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af183cfb6e0e4892b83a1243205c2c5b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West, is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to supply specialty compressed and liquid gases, along with cylinder lease services, primarily aimed at women-owned small businesses. The procurement includes essential medical gases such as Argon, Helium, Oxygen, and Nitrogen, with strict delivery timelines—liquid gases within 25 hours and compressed gases within two business days—ensuring timely access to critical medical supplies. This contract is vital for maintaining operational readiness within U.S. Army facilities and supports the government's initiative to promote economic opportunities for women-owned businesses in the federal contracting space. Interested vendors should contact Christina Sylvester at christina.b.sylvester.civ@health.mil or Wayne Shavers at wayne.shavers.civ@health.mil for further details, with the contract period commencing in October 2025 and extending potentially through September 2030.

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    Solicitation - W81K0025QA089.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation for a contract specifically designed for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) to supply various medical gases and related equipment. The key elements include the delivery of liquid and compressed gases such as Argon, Helium, Oxygen, and Nitrogen, with strict timelines for delivery: liquid gases within 25 hours and compressed gases within two business days. The contract spans an initial period from October 2025 to September 2026, with multiple optional extension years up to September 2030. Vendors are expected to provide leasing options for cylinders and adhere to billing procedures via an invoicing system. Inspection and acceptance are to be conducted at designated U.S. Army locations, ensuring compliance and quality of supplied goods. The structure emphasizes the importance of timely delivery and adherence to specified requirements, demonstrating the government's commitment to supporting women-owned businesses within the federal contracting space. The solicitation's primary purpose is to procure essential medical gases efficiently while promoting economic opportunities for WOSBs.
    Sources Sought - W81K0025QA089.pdf
    The Medical Readiness Contracting Office - West at Fort Sam Houston is conducting a sources sought notice to assess the availability of potential vendors for the acquisition of specialty compressed and liquid gases, along with cylinder lease services. The focus is on obtaining bids from various business categories, including small businesses and those classified as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HubZone, and Women-Owned. The document outlines the required products and salient characteristics, such as timely delivery agreements and billing methods. Interested businesses are invited to submit a capabilities statement detailing their qualifications, including information about their small business status and GSA contract number. The deadline for questions and submissions is clearly stated, and all responses will be treated confidentially. This sources sought aims to inform the procurement strategy for these services, paving the way for future solicitations.
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