Oxygen, Nitrous, and Tank Rentals Supply and Delivery
Overview
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Set Aside
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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), Portland Area Office, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing cylinder rental services with exchange of medical-grade Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide tanks. This support is for patient care in Dental and Medical programs across IHS Service Units in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington. Responses will help determine the acquisition strategy, potentially including a Buy Indian or other small business set-aside. Responses are due by March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Services
The required services include:
- Rental of medical oxygen and nitrous oxide cylinders.
- Routine and emergency exchange/refill services.
- Delivery and pickup services.
- Compliance with all federal, state, and safety regulations for medical gases.
- Reliable service to remote and rural healthcare facilities, including those on Indian reservations, specifically at Warm Springs, OR; Fort Hall, ID; Salem, OR; and Toppenish, WA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- NAICS Code: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing
- Set-Aside Consideration: The Government is exploring various socioeconomic categories, including Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE), Native-owned, HUBZone, SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), WOSB, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, and large businesses. The notice specifically references the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. § 47) and the potential for an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside.
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 5:00 PM PST
- Published: March 9, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a capability statement (not exceeding ten pages) that includes:
- Business Name, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email).
- UEI and NAICS Code.
- Business Size (Small or Large under NAICS 325120) and Socioeconomic Status (e.g., IEE, Native-Owned, HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB).
- Demonstrated capability and capacity for cylinder rental and exchange services.
- Evidence of past performance in medical gas delivery, especially to remote, rural, or tribal healthcare facilities.
- Description of delivery schedule flexibility and emergency response capabilities. Vendors must also be registered in SAM.gov with an active UEI and complete Online Representations and Certifications.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be submitted electronically in MS Word or PDF format to PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov and tricia.charley@ihs.gov. The subject line must be: 75H71324Q00048 – Sources Sought Response. Proprietary information should be clearly marked.