The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract to Matheson Tri-Gas for the provision of Medical Gas Services at the Cheyenne River Health Center in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. The contract will cover the supply of various medical and non-medical bottled gases, including Medical Oxygen, Medical Liquid Nitrogen, Acetylene, and Argon CO2 mix, along with specific air filters, adhering to NFPA standards for healthcare. This procurement is critical for ensuring uninterrupted patient care, with a contract duration of one base year and four optional years, requiring monthly deliveries and emergency responses within 24 hours. Interested parties may submit responses via email to Wenda Wright at wenda.wright@ihs.gov, and must provide evidence supporting the feasibility of competitive procurement if they choose to respond.