Bid guide
How to bid on a Blanket Purchase Agreement for Medical Gases and Dry Ice for the DEPT of Defense
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Department of Defense is seeking a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for various gases and dry ice. This includes compressed and bulk medical grade gases, laboratory and specialty gases, related equipment, and services. Dry ice pellets are also part of this requirement.
These supplies will support the Defense Health Agency, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, and other research laboratories. Vendors will provide these items using either customer-leased or government-owned cylinders. A BPA means the agency can place orders as needed, which can lead to consistent work for the awarded vendor.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting quotes is August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time. Questions from vendors were due on June 22, 2026. Government responses to these questions are ongoing and will be provided in an amendment.
It is important to submit your quote on time. Late submissions are generally not considered. Review all attachments, especially any amendments, for the most current information before the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply medical gases, laboratory gases, specialty gases, and dry ice. Firms that can also provide related equipment and services, and manage both customer-leased and government-owned cylinders, will be a good fit.
This falls under the 'supplies' category and is specifically for vendors capable of supporting research laboratories and health agencies with critical gas and dry ice needs.
How to respond
To access the solicitation details and prepare your response, you need to go to the original source portal. Click the 'View original source' link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, though this is not always required. Once you have access, carefully read the Request for Quote (RFQ) attachments. Instructions to Offerors begin on page 23 of the RFQ, and Evaluation Factors start on page 27.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Thoroughly read all parts of the RFQ, including any amendments, to understand the full scope of work, specific gas types, equipment, and service requirements. Pay close attention to the instructions for offerors and the evaluation factors to ensure your proposal addresses all criteria.
Clearly detail your firm's experience in supplying medical and laboratory gases, managing cylinder logistics (both leased and government-owned), and providing related services. Highlight your capacity to meet the demands of multiple research laboratories and health agencies. Ensure your pricing is competitive and clearly presented according to the RFQ's format.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.