Notice of Intent to Award-Medical Bulk Oxygen
ID: Medical_OxygenIHS1503656Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

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MEDICAL GASES (6835)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a contract for medical bulk oxygen services to Gallup Welders Supply for the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Arizona. The procurement involves providing oxygen cylinder services, including medical gases such as CO2 and medical carbon dioxide, which are essential for direct patient care on an as-needed basis. This contract is crucial for the daily operations of the healthcare facility, ensuring that necessary medical oxygen is readily available for patient treatment. Interested vendors capable of fulfilling these requirements are encouraged to submit their capability statements and price lists via email to the primary contact, Danelle Attson, by January 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST, as no further awards will be made unless the facility's needs change.

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