Oxygen, Nitrous, and Tank Rentals Supply and Delivery
Overview
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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 Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking proposals for Oxygen, Nitrous, and Tank Rentals Supply and Delivery services for federal healthcare facilities in the Portland Area, covering Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price, Multiple Award Standing Price Quotation (SPQ) opportunity. The solicitation, an amendment to 75H71326Q00016, updates delivery locations. Quotes are due March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contract aims to provide essential medical gases and related services for direct patient care across Portland Area facilities. This includes the supply of USP-grade medical gases such as Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Medical Air, Carbon Dioxide, Liquid Nitrous, Liquid Oxygen, Helium K, Liquid Nitrogen, and Nitrogen. Services also encompass cylinder rental, routine delivery, emergency delivery, and inventory management. Contractors will be responsible for providing gas cylinders, routine and emergency deliveries, exchanging ordered gases, removing empty cylinders, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 75H71326Q00016
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Commercial Items (Services/Supplies) via Multiple Award Standing Price Quotations (SPQs).
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year with four (4) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five (5) years.
- Initial Start Date: April 1, 2026 (for Warm Springs Service Unit).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,200 Employees)
- Issue Date: March 26, 2026
- Response Deadline: March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Locations
Services are required for federal healthcare facilities in the Portland Area, including:
- Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center, Warm Springs, OR
- Yakama Service Unit, Toppenish, WA (address revised to 401 Buster Road)
- Fort Hall Service Unit, Fort Hall, ID
- Chemawa Indian Health Center, Salem, OR Offerors may propose to support one, multiple, or all locations.
Evaluation & Award
Awards will be based on Past Performance and Price. The Government intends to make multiple awards, establishing a pool of qualified contractors. Purchase orders will be issued on an as-needed basis by location, with no guarantee of minimum purchase.
Submission Requirements
Quoters must submit a Price quotation, a minimum of three past performance references, and clearly identify proposed service locations. Submissions should include a Non-Price Volume organized by evaluation factors and a Price Volume using the CLIN/SPQ format. Submit to: PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov Questions: Contact Tricia Charley at PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov.