Notice of Intent for Medical Grade Bulk Oxygen and Related Services
Overview
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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 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS), has issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Gallup Welders Supply Inc dba Four Corners Welding & Gas Supply. The contract is for the provision of medical grade bulk oxygen and related services at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the delivery and management of medical-grade bulk oxygen. The vendor must ensure a reliable supply and provide all related services necessary to maintain the medical center's oxygen infrastructure. Four Corners Welding & Gas Supply has been identified as the only vendor capable of meeting these specific requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (Sole Source)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1)
- Duration: One base year with four optional one-year extensions.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Deadline: February 7, 2026
- NAICS Code: 325120 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,200 employees)
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will evaluate capability statements submitted by interested vendors to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The decision to compete the requirement based on responses is at the sole discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
Capability statements must be submitted in writing; verbal responses will not be considered. If no viable alternative sources are identified, the IHS will proceed with the award to Gallup Welders Supply Inc. The primary point of contact is Michelle James at michelle.james@ihs.gov.