FPSU medical Gas service
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) intends to award a sole source contract to GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO. for medical gas services at the Fort Peck Service Unit in Poplar and Wolf Point, MT. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award, not a request for competitive proposals. Firms believing they can provide the service are encouraged to identify themselves within 7 days of the publication date.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide bi-weekly delivery of various medical gases, including Liquid Nitrogen and Oxygen Compressed (e-tanks with fixed regulators), to the Verne E Gibbs Health Center in Poplar, MT, and the Chief Redstone Health Center in Wolf Point, MT. Services include:
- Bi-weekly delivery of medical gases.
- Provision of all necessary resources, equipment, tools, and services.
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including hazardous material delivery.
- Obtaining all necessary appointments, licenses, and permits.
- Minimizing interference with Government business.
Performance Standards
- Deliveries and site visits for inventory checks must occur at least bi-weekly (minimum 10 days between visits).
- The contractor must respond to unscheduled delivery needs as notified by the facility manager or TPOC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract (FAR 6.103-1)
- Product/Service Code: 6835 - Medical Gases
- Period of Performance: November 2, 2026, to November 1, 2027, with four additional option years.
- Place of Performance: Poplar, MT, and Wolf Point, MT.
- Response Due: June 2, 2026 (7 days from publication).
- Published: May 26, 2026.
Additional Notes
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO. has been identified as the only source for these services in the area based on market research. Information received from other firms will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government's decision not to compete this action is at its discretion.
Contact: Ashley Flynn (ashley.flynn@ihs.gov).