Notice of Intent Parker Porter Nitronox Plus System, Accessories, Disposables, and Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Navajo Area, Shiprock Service Unit in Shiprock, NM, has issued a Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition for the procurement of two (2) Porter Instrument Nitronox Plus 50/50 Fixed systems, along with accessories, disposables, and equipment training. The IHS intends to negotiate and award a contract to Parker-Hannifin Corporation (UEI: WL4NYXN68M81). Responses from other interested vendors are due by February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM (MST).
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the provision of:
- Two (2) Porter Instrument Nitronox Plus 50/50 Fixed systems.
- Associated accessories and disposables.
- Comprehensive equipment training for personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Restrict Competition)
- Set-Aside: Restricted Competition (intended sole-source)
- NAICS: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,200 employees)
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM (MST)
- Published: February 2, 2026
Justification & Response
Based on market research, including a Sources Sought notice that yielded no competitive responses, the government has determined that competition is not reasonably available for this requirement at this time. This notice is not a request for quotations, and a solicitation will not be issued.
Any vendor who believes they can provide the stated systems and services is invited to submit a capability statement. Verbal responses will not be accepted. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competition should be conducted or if the single-source award to Parker-Hannifin Corporation should proceed.
Point of Contact
- Primary: Dallas Begay, Procurement Technician
- Email: Dallas.Begay@ihs.gov