Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole source award with Four Corners Welding and Gas Supply
ID: IHS1504358Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL GASES (6835)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/82b84422bddb4329bf1c273ffee3b235/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 11, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to negotiate a sole source award with Gallup Welders Supply, doing business as Four Corners Welding and Gas Supply, for specialized medical gas supply and service at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. This procurement will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period starting from the date of award for 12 months, with the possibility of four additional option years if exercised. The medical gases provided are critical for healthcare operations, ensuring that the facility can deliver essential medical services to the community. Interested parties other than Four Corners Welding and Gas Supply may submit a capability statement via email to Bennett Arvessto at bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov by 12:00 PM MT on April 18, 2025, although the government is not obligated to respond to submissions.

Point(s) of Contact
Bennett Arvessto
(928) 724-3611
bennett.arvessto@ihs.gov
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Notice of Intent to Award – Multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements - Medical Gas & Bulk Oxygen refills
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