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36C77626Q0016

6835--VISN 16 - Medical Gases

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > PCAC (36C776)

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Notice Type Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Due 2026-04-21
Posted 2026-03-30
NAICS 325120
PSC 6835
Set-aside None listed
Scout Score 15

Quick analysis

RFQ 36C77626Q0016 (VA PCAC) seeks supply and delivery of medical gases to VISN 16; products must meet USP/NF standards per opportunity metadata.

All four solicitation files (RFQ and Attachments D.1/D.2) are unreadable; only metadata was available. Item lists, quantities, delivery locations/FOB, and evaluation criteria could not be confirmed.

NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) and commodity medical gas supply are outside Trace’s core capabilities and target lanes per company profile.

No relevant Trace past performance with VA or medical gas supply is evidenced; competitive field likely favors specialized medical gas manufacturers/distributors. Low strategic value to Trace; significant compliance/teaming gaps to meet USP/NF supply requirements and multi-site delivery within VISN 16. Recommendation: Reject.

Scope summary

  • Supply USP/NF-compliant medical gases per RFQ metadata.
  • Provide appropriately labeled and certified medical-use gases.
  • Quote per Attachment D.1 Schedule of Items (line items, estimated quantities, UOM) — content unreadable here.
  • Deliver to VISN 16 facilities per Attachment D.2 (delivery/acceptance days and FOB terms) — content unreadable here.
  • Submit offer by 2026-04-21 1:00 PM CT to the listed VA contacts.
  • Adhere to solicitation clauses and instructions referenced at acquisition.gov (details not confirmable due to unreadable files).

Dimension scores

Total - 15/100
Technical Fit - 1/20

Opportunity is for supply of medical gases (NAICS 325120; classification 6835). Trace core capabilities focus on SATCOM, CDS, tactical edge, C5ISR, IT O&M, and SE&I (company_profile). Commodity medical gas supply is outside core lanes. Evidence: Scout ledger notes scope as medical gases to VISN 16; USP/NF compliance required.

Past Performance - 1/20

No documented Trace past performance with VA PCAC or in medical gas supply/distribution. Company profile lists DISA, USAF, USSF, Army, MDA programs in C5ISR/communications, not medical commodities.

Vehicles / Contract Access - 5/10

Solicitation is an open RFQ (not set-aside) per metadata; not restricted to a vehicle Trace lacks. However, it is not on a Trace prime vehicle. This aligns with the 4–7 range for full/open access (scoring_guidance).

Competitive Position - 1/15

Commodity medical gases typically favor specialized manufacturers/distributors; Trace lacks differentiators in this domain. No incumbency or agency-specific advantage indicated. Evidence limited due to unreadable files; metadata confirms commodity scope and USP/NF requirements.

Risk - 4/15

High execution and bid risk: unreadable D.1/D.2 block confirmation of items, quantities, delivery sites, and FOB; mission is outside Trace experience; likely requires certified supply chain to meet USP/NF standards. Scout ledger flags missing attachments as critical for scope/logistics.

Strategic Value - 0/10

VA medical gas supply does not align with Trace strategic lanes (DoD SATCOM/C5ISR/CDS/edge). VA is not a listed target agency in the company profile, and this commodity buy offers little synergy or expansion value.

Compliance - 3/10

Set-aside: none (open) — Trace is eligible to compete administratively. However, product compliance requires USP/NF-certified medical gases and likely authorized supply/distribution capabilities; Trace does not have these in its profile, implying significant teaming needs. Attachments unreadable, so exact compliance terms unknown.

Concerns

  • Unreadable RFQ and attachments block confirmation of quantities, delivery sites, and evaluation factors needed for pricing and compliance.
  • Capability mismatch: Trace lacks medical gas manufacturing/distribution capability and USP/NF supply certifications.
  • Logistics complexity across multiple VISN 16 facilities without an established regional distribution network.
  • Potential competition from specialized medical gas suppliers with entrenched VA relationships.
  • Inability to validate FOB points and delivery schedules from Attachment D.2 increases pricing and performance risk.

Teaming opportunities

  • Authorized medical gas manufacturer/distributor able to provide USP/NF-compliant products.
  • Established distribution and delivery capacity across VISN 16 facilities per Attachment D.2.
  • Quality/compliance infrastructure for medical labeling and certification suitable for VA requirements.

Competitive position

  • Limited: Potential only if teamed with an authorized medical gas distributor to provide compliant products and multi-site deliveries.

Bid/No bid factors

  • All solicitation documents are unreadable; critical scope and logistics details unavailable.
  • NAICS 325120 and commodity medical gases are outside Trace’s core capabilities and target markets.
  • Low strategic alignment with company profile; minimal synergy with existing vehicles or differentiators.

Documents

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36C77626Q0016_1.docx Download

Restricted: Unreadable

Summary

Document could not be read or parsed from the provided file (metadata-only ingest; extractor pending). The file-level contents are unavailable for review and cannot be verified. Opportunity-level metadata (external to this file) identifies the solicitation 36C77626Q0016 for supply of medical gases to VISN 16, but this file did not yield extractable text or attachments.

  • Read failure: extractor pending; processing_mode=metadata_only; review_status=restricted; limitation_reason=unreadable — cannot confirm document contents.
  • Solicitation identifier visible in opportunity metadata: 36C77626Q0016 (RFQ) — not verifiable inside this file due to unreadable status.
  • Scope (from opportunity metadata, not confirmed in file): supply of medical gases to Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in VISN 16 — file unreadable so attachment details not confirmed.
  • Important solicitation elements referenced in opportunity metadata that must be extracted from a readable copy: Attachment D.1 (Schedule of Items / line-item list, quantities, UOM) and Attachment D.2 (Facility Locations / delivery & FOB details).
  • Regulatory/quality requirement noted in opportunity metadata: medical gases must comply with US Pharmacopeia (USP) and National Formulary (NF) standards — presence in this file cannot be confirmed.
  • Administrative facts from opportunity metadata to carry forward for scoring (verify in readable file): agency = Veterans Affairs (PCAC 36C776); NAICS = 325120; response deadline = 2026-04-21 1:00 PM CT; solicitation is not set-aside (open competition).
  • Place of performance fields are blank in the ingest metadata; delivery locations are expected to be in Attachment D.2 — unreadable file prevents confirming POP and FOB points.
  • Action required: obtain a readable copy or re-run extraction to capture Attachments D.1/D.2, line items, quantities, delivery schedule, FOB, any bonding/insurance requirements, and evaluation/award criteria.
S02 - 36C77626Q0016.pdf Download

Restricted: Unreadable

Summary

This PDF could not be read or parsed during ingestion; only metadata-level information is available. The file name matches the solicitation number (36C77626Q0016) but its contents could not be verified because extraction failed and the item is marked 'restricted'.

  • File processing_mode: metadata_only (no text extraction performed).
  • Extractor status: pending — automatic extraction has not completed or failed.
  • Inventory limitation_reason: 'unreadable' and review_status: 'restricted' — access or format prevented parsing.
  • Filename: 'S02 - 36C77626Q0016.pdf' — implies this is a solicitation/attachment for RFQ 36C77626Q0016 (VISN 16 Medical Gases), but content is not confirmed from the file itself.
  • No readable text or sections available; cannot cite clauses, line items, delivery locations, set-aside, NAICS details, quantities, or POA&M from this PDF.
S02 - Attachment D.1 - Schedule of Items.xlsx Download

Restricted: Unreadable

Summary

Attachment D.1 is the solicitation's Schedule of Items (medical gases), but the XLSX could not be read or extracted. The solicitation metadata references D.1 for the complete list of line items, quantities, and units; those specifics cannot be confirmed from this file until extraction access is available.

  • Document filename indicates this is Attachment D.1 — Schedule of Items (expected to list medical gas line items).
  • File extraction failed / processing mode = metadata_only; extractor pending; review_status = restricted — no item-level content available.
  • Solicitation metadata (outside this file) states D.1 contains descriptions of all line-item numbers, estimated quantities, and units of measure — D.1 is therefore the primary source for scope/quantity info.
  • USP and NF compliance, labeling/certification requirements for medical gases are called out in the solicitation text and will apply to items in D.1.
  • Attachment D.2 (Facility Locations) is referenced for delivery days/locations and FOB point; D.1 alone will not show delivery sites but is linked to D.2 for logistics.
  • Administrative facts from solicitation: RFQ 36C77626Q0016; NAICS 325120; not set-aside; offers due 2026-04-21 1:00 PM CT; Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist contacts provided.
  • Missing D.1 content is a blocker for evaluating: exact product mix, per-item quantities, packaging/ordering units, and item-specific compliance/certification notes needed for pricing, logistics, and technical fit assessments.
  • Place-of-performance fields in the opportunity metadata are empty — D.1 (and D.2) are required to determine CONUS/OCONUS delivery points and resulting logistical risk.
S02 - Attachment D.2 - Facility Locations.xlsx Download

Restricted: Unreadable

Summary

Attachment D.2 is the solicitation’s Facility Locations schedule that should list the VA delivery sites, delivery/acceptance days, and f.o.b. (free on board) points for VISN 16 medical-gas deliveries. The file could not be opened or extracted, so the exact facility addresses, per-location quantities, and delivery schedules are unavailable from this folder.

  • Attachment D.2 is referenced by the solicitation as the authoritative list of delivery locations and acceptance days for VISN 16 — critical for place-of-performance and logistics assessment.
  • Attachment D.2 is expected to contain f.o.b. (free on board) points and per-facility delivery details needed to compute shipping/pricing and propose compliant delivery timelines.
  • Because the file is unreadable, per-site quantities, specific facility names/addresses, and any special delivery constraints (e.g., contact points, gated access, or restricted hours) are currently unknown and must be obtained to prepare an accurate quote.
  • Solicitation-level metadata (solicitation 36C77626Q0016) indicates the acquisition covers medical gases to VA facilities in VISN 16 and requires USP/NF-compliant products — Attachment D.2 would determine exact places of performance and acceptance terms important for compliance and cost modeling.
Technical details

Entry: sync

Review status: Up to date

Logical upstream opportunity: 6635

Notice lineage:

  • dbf743c8aaa043c6afd3f7fc37144396 (posted 2026-03-30) - current
  • 78abc9566ade4e4f984d294677233da4

Last synced: 2026-03-30T18:43:47.136091+00:00

Last analyzed: 2026-03-30T18:45:53.228730+00:00

Latest package fingerprint: 72999bb1363484007ba44694ddde30a0787d5361dfa8f847f35af3bd29358792

Latest package notice: dbf743c8aaa043c6afd3f7fc37144396

Latest package documents: 4

Evidence limitations
  • 36C77626Q0016_1.docx: restricted (unreadable)
  • S02 - 36C77626Q0016.pdf: restricted (unreadable)
  • S02 - Attachment D.1 - Schedule of Items.xlsx: restricted (unreadable)
  • S02 - Attachment D.2 - Facility Locations.xlsx: restricted (unreadable)
  • Documents exist upstream, but no usable document text was available yet; Scout analyzed metadata only.
Recent package history
  • 2026-03-30T18:43:47.140707+00:00: dbf743c8aaa043c6afd3f7fc37144396 with 4 docs

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