Medical Air and Gas Service
ID: W91YTZ24Q0131Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW40M MRCO EASTFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5580, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

GASES: COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED (6830)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9e273b10a35a4b84ae7718020ce4a11a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Medical Readiness Contracting Office–East (MRCO-E), is seeking to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for medical air and gas services at the Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The contract will cover the supply, rental, filling, and maintenance of bulk medical oxygen and assorted gas cylinders, with a performance period from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. These services are critical for ensuring reliable access to medical gases necessary for military healthcare operations, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations and safety standards. Interested vendors should contact Victoria Manigault at victoria.g.manigault.civ@health.mil for further details, as the solicitation number will be W91YTZ24Q0131, with a competitive unrestricted requirement anticipated.

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    Victoria Manigault
    victoria.g.manigault.civ@health.mil
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    A.01 Medical Air and Gas Service PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for procuring bulk medical oxygen and related services for the Womack Army Medical Center at Fort Liberty, NC, from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. Key provisions include the rental and refill of assorted gas cylinders, emergency deliveries, cylinder service, and compliance with specific federal regulations and safety standards. All medical gases must conform to the United States Pharmacopeia and FDA regulations, ensuring the highest quality and safety. The contractor is responsible for maintaining a bulk oxygen tank, delivering medical gases weekly, conducting hydrostatic testing, and ensuring proper labeling and safety protocols for compressed gas cylinders. Security and access protocols, including compliance with vehicle registration and personnel identification requirements, are also outlined. The contractor must maintain a Quality Control Plan and comply with environmental safety regulations, with required performance metrics monitored and reported through a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The document emphasizes the importance of timely emergency services and adherence to requirements to ensure prompt delivery of medical gases while prioritizing healthcare standards for the military community.
    B.08 Medical Air and Gas CINLs.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of medical gas services, including the supply, rental, filling, and maintenance of oxygen and assorted gas cylinders over a five-year period from October 2024 to September 2029. It consists of several Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). CLIN 0001 addresses the filling of various oxygen cylinders, while CLIN 0002 covers assorted gas cylinder fills, such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide. CLIN 0003 details bulk tank fills and CLIN 0004 specifies oxygen cylinder rentals. Additional CLINs include a range of rental arrangements for assorted gas cylinders and bulk tanks (CLINs 0005 & 0006), as well as repair and emergency services (CLINs 0006 & 0007). The RFP emphasizes that the listed quantities are estimates with no guarantees for purchase, reflecting the operational needs of the contractor and government during the contract period. Providers must offer labor, materials, and emergency support, ensuring readiness for medical gas provision at all times. This RFP is central to maintaining healthcare infrastructure by ensuring reliable access to necessary medical gases in government facilities.
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