Sole Source Naval Hospital Bremerton/Everett/Bangor/PSNS Medical Gas Dry Ice
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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 Defense Health Agency (DHA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm-fixed price purchase order to Pulmedix Inc. for medical gases and dry ice to support Naval Hospital and Clinic locations in Bremerton, Everett, Bangor, and PSNS, WA. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties capable of meeting the requirements must submit a capability statement to challenge the sole source by February 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
Purpose
The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed price purchase order to Pulmedix Inc. for the supply of medical gases and related services. This action is being pursued under FAR 13.501(a) and FAR 19.1406(a), recognizing Pulmedix Inc. as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new procurement to supply various gases and solids, including compressed Medical Air USP, Oxygen USP, Carbon Dioxide USP, Nitrogen NF, Nitrous Oxide USP, Helium USP, Lung Diffusion Mixtures, Liquid Oxygen, and Dry Ice. These supplies are critical for supporting operations at multiple U.S. Naval Hospital and Clinic locations, specifically Bremerton, Everett, Bangor, and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS).
Contract Details
- Intended Vendor: Pulmedix Inc.
- NAICS Code: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1200 employees)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6835 - Medical Gases
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Ordering Periods: A base period from February 16, 2026, to September 30, 2026, followed by four option years, extending through September 30, 2030.
Challenge Process & Eligibility
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, sources that believe they can meet the government's specialized requirements and challenge the sole source basis must submit a capability statement.
- Capability Statement Content: Must include management, technical data, and cost information.
- Format: Limited to six (8.5 x 11 inch) pages, with a minimum 10-point font size.
- Due Date for Challenges: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, no later than 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
- Submission Contact: Cha-on P. Gordon at cha-on.p.gordon2.civ@health.mil.
- Note: Telephone requests or offers will not be honored.
Rationale for Sole Source
Pulmedix Inc. has been identified as the sole vendor capable of meeting the government's specific requirements due to their specialized capabilities, strategic location, existing on-site equipment, and ability to provide both dry ice and medical gases. Additionally, Pulmedix Inc. offers a pre-negotiated agreement for Bulk Oxygen refills, which is a critical factor for this procurement. Pulmedix Inc. is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).