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FPSU medical Gas service
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The Billings Area Indian Health Service plans to award a sole-source contract to GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO., located in Great Falls, Montana, for the provision of medical gas services designated under solicitation number 75H70926BAO_049. This contract authorizes bi-weekly delivery and exchange of medical oxygen e-tanks and 20-liter liquid nitrogen dewars to two health care facilities—the Verne E. Gibbs Health Center in Poplar, MT, and the Chief Redstone Health Center in Wolf Point, MT—over a base period from November 2, 2026, to November 1, 2027, with four additional option years available. The sole-source award is justified under FAR 6.103-1 as GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO. is determined to be the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements locally, based on market research. The contract requires compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local hazardous materials regulations, CMMS accreditation standards, and mandates that the contractor obtain and maintain all necessary permits at no additional cost to the government. The contract does not include formal solicitation documents or pricing details, reflecting its special-notice nature and sole-source designation. The contractor's responsibilities encompass maintaining sufficient on-site inventory, conducting site visits approximately every 10 days to assess full and empty cylinders, ensuring cylinders are equipped with fixed regulators, and promptly responding to unscheduled emergency requests. Delivery inspection and acceptance occur at the government facilities, with the contractor accountable for safe handling, transportation, and regulatory compliance. The announcement invites other capable firms to submit written notifications within seven days if they believe they can provide the service, though the government retains discretion not to open competition. Contact for the procurement is through the Billings Area Indian Health Service office, and no detailed payment, invoicing procedures, or contract administration particulars are provided.
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Poplar, MT, 59255, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
75H70926BAO_049 FPSU medical Gas service
The Billings Area Indian Health Service intends to award a commercial, sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.103-1 to GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO. 430 17TH AVE NE, GREAT FALLS MT 59404. The company shall deliver various medical gases bi-weekly at a minimum to include Liquid Nitrogen, and Oxygen Compressed at Fort Peck Service Unit, Poplar and Wolf Point, MT. GENERAL DISTRIBUTING CO is the only source of the services in the area. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements and is based upon market research
This is not a request for competitive proposal and no solicitation is available. Firms that believe they can provide the service are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification within 7 days of the publication date of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this action is within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining to conduct competitive procurement.