Medical Air and Gas Cylinder Refill and Rental Services
ID: W91YTZ25VGMSSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL GASES (6835)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8b706e7eddf0466b99c873f305348da2/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Medical Readiness Contracting Office-East (MRCO-East), is seeking qualified contractors to provide Medical Air and Gas Cylinder Refill and Rental Services for the Womack Army Medical Center located in Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The procurement includes the delivery, rental, and servicing of both vendor-owned and government-owned gas cylinders, with a focus on bulk medical oxygen and various specialty gases, ensuring compliance with FDA and USP specifications. This contract is critical for maintaining medical readiness within a military medical treatment facility, with a performance period from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029, and deliveries scheduled 2 to 3 times per week. Interested contractors must submit their capability statements, including business size and federal contract experience, by November 1, 2024, to Victoria Manigault at victoria.g.manigault.civ@health.mil.

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    Victoria Manigault
    victoria.g.manigault.civ@health.mil
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    Medical Air and Gas Service PWS.docx
    This document outlines a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the procurement of assorted gas cylinders, specialty gas refills, and servicing of government-owned cylinders at the Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Liberty, NC, spanning from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029. The contractor must ensure all medical gases comply with FDA and USP specifications, including detailed quality control and assurance protocols. Key responsibilities include emergency services within a specified response time, regular deliveries, comprehensive testing and maintenance of cylinders, and adherence to safety and security regulations at a military installation. The contractor is also required to demonstrate compliance through inspections and performance assessments throughout the contract duration. The document emphasizes accountability, specifying procedures for inspections, emergency protocols, and safety standards, ensuring that all operations align with federal regulations and established industry practices. Overall, this PWS is a detailed guide for prospective contractors on the necessary services to maintain medical gas supply and safety within a military medical facility framework.
    THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST ONLY and does not constitute a Solicitation.docx
    The Medical Readiness Contracting Office-East (MRCO-East) is conducting market research to explore potential contracts for gas cylinder services at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) in Fort Liberty, NC, with the intent to procure medical gases for a five-year period from April 2025 to March 2029. This request, labeled as a Sources Sought Request, does not invite formal proposals but seeks interested contractors to provide capability statements detailing their qualifications to deliver, refill, and service various types of medical gas cylinders. Essential services include the rental of bulk and assorted gas cylinders, routine refills, emergency deliveries, and maintenance of government-owned cylinders. Contractors must submit details including business size status, federal contract experience, and contact information by November 1, 2024. The document outlines various requirements through categorized line items (CLIN), including estimated minimum and maximum quantities for services and products needed, emphasizing that actual purchases may vary. This request highlights the government's approach to gauging market capabilities while planning for upcoming procurement needs.
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