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How to bid on Medical Gases and Cylinders for VISN23, Department of Veterans Affairs
What the VA is buying and why it matters to vendors
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor to provide medical gases and cylinders to various locations within Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23. This will be a single, firm-fixed-price, five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
This opportunity is significant for suppliers in the medical gas industry, offering a long-term contract with the VA. It's a chance to establish a relationship with a major government agency and provide essential supplies for veteran healthcare.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. Technical questions must be submitted via email by 11:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on August 3, 2026.
Quotes are due to the Contracting Office by 1:00 PM CST on August 22, 2026. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure their complete quote is received by email before this deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is primarily suited for businesses that supply medical gases and cylinders. The NAICS code is 325120, with a size standard of 1200 employees.
The solicitation uses a tiered (cascading) evaluation. Tier One is for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). If an award cannot be made at Tier One, the VA will proceed to Tier Two for certified Small Businesses. If needed, Tier Three will consider Other than Small Businesses. All types of businesses are encouraged to participate.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click leads to the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.
Quotes must be emailed to [email protected] before the closing date and time. Prospective offerors must be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the time of their offer.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all attached solicitation documents for additional requirements. Ensure your quote addresses all specifications for medical gases and cylinders and delivery to the specified VISN 23 locations.
Given the tiered evaluation, if you are a certified SDVOSB or a certified small business, clearly highlight your certification in your response. Ensure your SAM registration is active and up-to-date. Submit any technical questions by the deadline to clarify requirements before preparing your final quote.
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 Veterans Affairs, Department of; the original posting controls.