Amendment 1 - Whiteriver Service Unit Bulk Oxygen and Cylinder Rental Services

The Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service Whiteriver Service Unit is seeking information through a sources sought notice to evaluate potential vendors for bulk medical gas delivery and cylinder rental services at Whiteriver Indian Hospital in Arizona. The requirement centers on ensuring continuous, 24/7/365 availability of medical gases, particularly bulk liquid oxygen, with delivery schedules tailored to prevent supply interruptions and adjusted according to the duty hours of the responsible clinical programs. Vendors must be capable of transporting, delivering, and retrieving medical gas cylinders on an as-needed basis, maintaining reliability under demanding operational conditions. All supplies must comply with original equipment manufacturer standards for licensing, warranty, and service, and the use of gray market items is strictly prohibited as a material breach of contract, carrying potential penalties including contract termination and mandatory replacement at no cost to the government. Proposed contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management, provide their unique entity identifier and tax identification number, and self-certify eligibility as an Indian Economic Enterprise or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise using the designated IHS form. The IHS prioritizes awards to ISBEEs to the maximum extent possible under the Buy Indian Act, requiring ownership of at least 51% by federally recognized tribes or Alaska Native corporations, with daily operations controlled by Indian individuals. Offerors must submit documentation proving they are an authorized distributor of the medical gases they propose to supply and provide a capability statement detailing their experience and capacity to meet the specified requirements. Responses are due by April 14, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, and submission of false or misleading information regarding Indian enterprise status is punishable under federal law. Although this notice does not constitute a solicitation for quotes or include pricing details, it seeks market intelligence to determine the availability of qualified Indigenous-owned businesses for potential future set-aside contracting.