Oxygen, Nitrous, and Tank Rentals Supply and Delivery
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Portland Area-Wide Medical Gas Supply, Cylinder Rental, and Delivery Services. This opportunity seeks to establish multiple-award purchase orders based on Standing Price Quotations (SPQs) for facilities in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Quotes are due March 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide USP-grade medical gases (e.g., Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Medical Air, Carbon Dioxide, Liquid Nitrogen, etc.), cylinder rental, routine delivery, and emergency delivery services. These services are essential for direct patient care at Portland Area IHS facilities, including:
- Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center, Warm Springs, OR
- Yakama Service Unit, Toppenish, WA
- Fort Hall Service Unit, Fort Hall, ID
- Chemawa Service Unit, Salem, OR
Offerors may propose to support one, multiple, or all locations.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Commercial Items
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- NAICS Code: 325120 – Industrial Gas Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,200 Employees)
- Period of Performance: One base year with four one-year option periods, for a total potential of five years. The initial need is for the Warm Springs Service Unit, with a requested start date of April 1, 2026.
- CLINs: Includes Medical Gases Supply, Cylinder Rental, Delivery Services, Emergency Delivery Services, and Other Related Services for the base and all option years.
- Award Structure: Multiple awards are anticipated, establishing a pool of qualified contractors. Orders will be issued based on best value, availability, and location capability.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Factor 1: Past Performance
- Factor 2: Price
Submission Requirements
- Due Date: March 31, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Time
- Submission: Quotes must include a non-price volume organized by evaluation factors, a price volume using the CLIN/SPQ format, a minimum of three past performance references, and identification of proposed service locations.
- Email: PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov
- Contact: Tricia Charley (PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov)