Medical Gas Electronic Catalog (ECAT) Program - Consolidation   5

Background
The solicitation is for the Medical Gas Electronic Catalog (ECAT) Program - Consolidation. The program is being strategically developed to promote competition, cost savings, enhance logistics, and improve contingencies while maintaining balance among these core areas.

Work Details
The contract requirements being consolidated exceed $2M. The proposed acquisition meets the definition of 'consolidation' according to FAR 2.101. The procurement strategy provides for maximum practicable participation by small businesses. The benefits of consolidating the contract requirements substantially exceed the benefits of possible alternative contracting approaches. Supporting the warfighter with easier and consistent access to potentially life-saving medical gases and overall better quality of service supports the justification for consolidating this acquisition.