Intent Notice: Bulk Delivery of Medical Gases for Indian Health Service (IHS) Pine Ridge Service Unit.
ID: IHS152641Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEGREAT PLAINS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCABERDEEN, SD, 57401, USA

NAICS

Industrial Gas Manufacturing (325120)

PSC

MEDICAL GASES (6835)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7d529043d3484770b2033b2988b80a5b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS) Great Plains Area, is seeking a contractor for the bulk delivery of medical gases to the Pine Ridge Hospital in South Dakota. This procurement involves a six-month contract for the supply of bulk medical gases, including liquid oxygen and various gas cylinders, along with the maintenance and inspection of a 1,500-gallon bulk oxygen tank and a 24-hour emergency backup system. The selected contractor will ensure compliance with NFPA standards and provide telemetry for monitoring, with bi-weekly deliveries of gas cylinders and refills of the bulk tank as needed. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Kim Carpio at kim.carpio@ihs.gov by the specified deadline, with the total contract value estimated at $30,000. The period of performance is set from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kim Carpio
    (605) 867-3369
    (605) 867-3262
    kim.carpio@ihs.gov
    Files
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    IHS1522642 JA.pdf
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requires a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of medical gases for the Pine Ridge Service Unit. The proposed action, valued at $30,000, is a new requirement for bulk oxygen delivery and various medical gas cylinders from Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on FAR 6.302-1, citing “only one responsible source.” The current vendor provides seamless coverage and has installed essential infrastructure (a 1,500-gallon bulk liquid oxygen tank and over 100 medical gas cylinders), which, if removed, would jeopardize patient safety and facility compliance. Efforts to increase competition are hindered by the market’s geographical segmentation and federal regulations regarding cylinder ownership. Market research found no other capable sources for seamless supply. The acquisition is deemed fair and reasonable due to the critical nature of the service and the potential for increased costs and patient risk with re-solicitation.
    SOW _ Bulk Delivery Medical Gasses_6 Month.pdf
    The Pine Ridge Service Unit requires a six-month contract for the bulk delivery of medical gases, including liquid oxygen and various gas cylinders, to the Pine Ridge Hospital in South Dakota. The contractor will be responsible for supplying, maintaining, and inspecting a 1,500-gallon bulk oxygen tank, providing a 24-hour emergency backup system, and ensuring a continuous supply of medical-grade gases. Deliveries of gas cylinders will occur bi-weekly, while the bulk oxygen tank will be refilled as needed. The contractor must adhere to NFPA standards, provide telemetry for monitoring, and respond to emergencies within 24 hours. This is a firm-fixed price contract, and payment will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The Contracting Officer is the sole authority for any contract modifications.
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