FPSU medical Gas service
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Indian Health Service (IHS), specifically the Billings Area Indian Health Service, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award for medical gas services to GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO. This contract aims to provide essential medical gases to the Fort Peck Service Unit facilities in Poplar and Wolf Point, MT. The Government intends to award this contract non-competitively, citing GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO. as the only responsible source in the area.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for the 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.
- Bi-weekly site visits to check inventory and monitor cylinder status (minimum 10 days between visits).
- Responding to unscheduled delivery needs as notified by facility managers.
- Providing all necessary resources, equipment, tools, and services.
- Complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including hazardous material delivery regulations.
- Obtaining all necessary appointments, licenses, and permits.
- Minimizing interference with Government business. The Government will provide secure storage locations and access to loading docks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award (Special Notice)
- Duration: Base year from November 2, 2026, to November 1, 2027, with four additional option years.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 22, 2026, at 05:30 PM MDT
- Published: May 26, 2026
Evaluation & Response
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government's determination to not compete this action is based on market research indicating GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO. is the only source. However, firms that believe they can provide the required services are encouraged to identify themselves and provide written notification by the response due date. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Point of Contact
Ashley Flynn Email: ashley.flynn@ihs.gov