Blanket Purchase Agreement for Medical Gases and Dry Ice

The Defense Health Agency (DHA), through the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, is establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for medical, laboratory, and specialty gases. This requirement supports the US Army Medical Research and Development Command and various research laboratories, such as the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 325120, the procurement includes compressed and bulk gases, dry ice pellets, and cylinder services. Technical requirements include 24-hour emergency response, telemetry for tank monitoring, and bulk tank maintenance. The BPA has a five-year ordering period from July 18, 2026, to July 17, 2031, with a total ceiling of $1,783,595.46. Primary performance is in Silver Spring, Maryland, with additional delivery points at other Army medical research facilities. The solicitation includes a Statement of Work and a multi-year pricing worksheet. Requirements involve delivery vetting for military sites and safety certifications such as USP-grade, DOT, and ISO standards. Questions are due by June 22, 2026, and quotes are due by June 30, 2026. The agreement has a five-year ordering period from July 18, 2026, to July 17, 2031, with a total ceiling of $1,783,595.46. It supports research entities such as USAMRIID, USAMRICD, and AFMES. The contractor maintains bulk tanks, provides telemetry access, and ensures all gases meet USP-grade, DOT, and ISO standards. Work involves monitoring and refilling bulk tanks and delivering cylinders to military research facilities in Maryland and Delaware. The contractor provides telemetry for real-time viewing of tank levels to keep liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide above 20% capacity. Products include USP-grade oxygen, ultra-high purity argon, and dry ice pell…