6835--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Montana Medical Gas Bridge

In accordance with FAR 12.102(a), this Notice of Intent is to inform all parties the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 19 located at 6162 South Willow Drive Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 intends to award a sole source procurement for the following requirement to the Small Business, General Distributing Co, 430 17th Ave NE, Great Falls, Montana 59404.

ITEM #

DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES

QTY

UNIT OF ISSUE

0001

Medical Gas and Cylinder Rental (NTE - Not to Exceed)

Base Period: Period of Performance: 08/01/2026 10/31/2026

1

JB

1001

Medical Gas and Cylinder Rental (NTE - Not to Exceed)

Option Period 1: Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 01/31/2027

1

JB

2001

Medical Gas and Cylinder Rental (NTE - Not to Exceed)

Option Period 2: Period of Performance: 02/01/2027 04/30/2027

1

JB

The Montana VA Health Care System requires a short-term bridge contract for medical gas delivery and cylinder rentals. The base period of performance will be from August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026. The contract will include two (2) 3-month option periods. FAR Clause 52.217-8 will be included in the event additional time is required for the VISN IDIQ contract.

The Montana VA Health Care System does not have the capabilities to produce/manufacture medical gases on its own and there is a need to continue receiving medical gases and cylinder rentals on a continual basis to prevent disruption of these critical healthcare supply and services for clinics, wards, surgery, and pharmacy services. Any delay in supplying these medical gases could negatively impact the operations of the healthcare system. General Distributing Co., a small business, has been providing the required supplies via an emergency bridge contract. To avoid any disruption during the ongoing VISN IDIQ litigation, another short-term contract is necessary to ensure the ongoing supply to the Montana VA Health Care System from the current vendor.

The associated North America Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 325120 and the Business Size Standard is 1,200 employees.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time, Thursday, July 23, 2026. Information received in response to this notice must clearly demonstrate the capability of meeting the Government s need as stated above. Include any relevant information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures, capability statement, etc.) confirming the ability to supply the products and/or any services outlined in this notice. Responses to this notice are to be sent to Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government is not responsible for any potential costs incurred from interested parties desiring to respond to this notice.