Mobile Oxygen Storage Tank (MOST) Request for Information
ID: FA805226RFI0001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8052 773 ESSSAN ANTONIO, TX, 78236-0119, USA

NAICS

Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423450)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5c81732c519c485a8ab87246c95e8d9b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Medical Command, is seeking information from industry partners regarding the Mobile Oxygen Storage Tank (MOST) to enhance medical support capabilities. The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights on products and capabilities that can meet the stringent requirements for a mobile oxygen storage solution, which is critical for transporting and delivering medical-grade oxygen to patients in remote or deployed medical facilities. The MOST must adhere to specific performance parameters, including storage capacity, operational reliability, and environmental resilience, ensuring it can function effectively in various conditions. Interested companies, both large and small, are encouraged to respond by December 15, 2025, with detailed information on their capabilities, and can contact Emmanuel Herring at emmanuel.herring@us.af.mil or Meredith Parker at meredith.parker@us.af.mil for further inquiries.

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    20251020_MOST_RFI.pdf
    This Request for Information (RFI) from the Air Force Medical Command (AFMEDCOM) seeks industry capabilities for a Mobile Oxygen Storage Tank (MOST). The MOST will enable the Air Force Medical Services (AFMS) to transport, store, and deliver medical-grade oxygen to critical patients in remote or deployed Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) or En-Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS) facilities. This RFI is for market research only and not a solicitation for proposals. Responses, due by December 15, 2025, should detail the company's ability to provide, field, and sustain a product meeting the identified Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Key System Attributes (KSAs) outlined in the attached forms. Companies, including both large and small businesses, are encouraged to respond even if their current products do not meet all requirements, providing trade-off considerations.
    MOST RFI Form 2.pdf
    This document outlines the detailed requirements for a Mobile Oxygen Storage Tank (MOST), specifying Key Performance Parameters (KPP) and Key System Attributes (KSA). The MOST must store and dispense USP 93% ±3% medical-grade oxygen, possess FDA, DOT, and Safe-to-Fly approvals, and often be labeled as “Hazardous Cargo” during flight. Key attributes include a storage capacity of 10,000 liters at 2250 psi, operational capability for seven containers to meet a 24-hour mission (or less than six containers for 68,956 liters), and a weight under 250 lbs. The container size is 40x30x16 inches (11 cubic feet). Transportability demands man-portable design, protection against damage during transit, and multi-surface wheels. Operator interface requirements include pressure gauges, a liter indicator, and night vision goggle compatibility. Alarms must be visual and audible for low tank levels. The MOST must operate and be stored between -40°F and 140°F, and withstand transport environments from -22°F to 122°F with 0-96% humidity. Essential accessories include three 20-ft oxygen delivery hoses with quick connects and adjustable flow selectors (0-15 LPM). The system must pass ballistic/fragmentation resistance testing, exhibit less than 0.25% daily tank leakage, and have a service life of 15 years with hydrostatic testing every five years. It requires a high-pressure input port with a standard CGA oxygen fitting. Operational availability (Ao) is set at 95%, with supportability for 7 years from the last system sold. Reliability demands 350 hours mean time between failures. Manuals, maintenance by biomedical technicians, and a 1-year warranty are also required. The MOST must pass MIL-STD-810H environmental testing, and its container material must be resistant to extreme weather, fire, chemicals, corrosion, dust, and moisture, while protecting contents from transit damage. Oxygen delivery involves three ports pressure-reduced to 55 psi at 50 LPM per port.
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