Oxygen, Nitrous, and Tank Rentals Supply and Delivery
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking medical gas supply, cylinder rental, and delivery services for its federal healthcare facilities across the Portland Area, encompassing locations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Multiple Award Standing Price Quotation (SPQ) contract. The solicitation is Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition). Quotes are due by May 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contract aims to ensure the provision of essential medical gases (e.g., Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Medical Air, Carbon Dioxide, Liquid Nitrous, Liquid Oxygen, Helium K, Liquid Nitrogen, Nitrogen) and related services for direct patient care. Services include:
- Supply of USP-grade medical gases.
- Rental of gas cylinders, including inventory management.
- Routine and emergency delivery and pickup of medical gas cylinders.
- Coordination with facility personnel to maintain uninterrupted patient care.
Services are required for facilities including Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center (Warm Springs, OR), Yakama Service Unit (Toppenish, WA), Fort Hall Service Unit (Fort Hall, ID), and Chemawa Indian Health Center (Salem, OR). Offerors may propose to support one, multiple, or all locations.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Multiple Award Standing Price Quotation (SPQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,200 Employees)
- Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years.
- Initial Delivery Need: Warm Springs Service Unit, requested start date April 1, 2026.
- Quote Due Date: May 8, 2026, 10:00 AM PST (Amended)
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a best value determination considering:
- Factor 1: Past Performance
- Factor 2: Price
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit:
- A price quotation using the provided CLIN structure.
- A minimum of three past performance references.
- Clear identification of the proposed service location(s).
- Non-Price Volume organized by evaluation factors.
- Price Volume using CLIN/SPQ format.
Quotes must be submitted to PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov. Questions regarding the Warm Springs Service Unit can be directed to Tricia Charley at 541-553-2491 or PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov.
Additional Notes
The Government intends to make multiple awards and reserves the right to issue purchase orders by individual location, group of locations, or area-wide. Submission of an SPQ does not guarantee order placement.