General Distributing Co

Great Falls, MT

UEI
MRAMXHLS1LL3
CAGE
6P485
Primary NAICS
423830 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
SAM.gov registration
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Company facts

Self-certified in SAM.gov
  • For Profit Organization
  • Subchapter S Corporation
Entity structure
Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
SAM.gov registration date
Physical address
430 17th Ave NE, Great Falls, MT 59404, USA
Website
gendco.com
Founded
1948
Employees
51-250
Estimated annual revenue
$10M-$50M
Industry
  1. Materials
  2. Chemicals
  3. Commodity Chemicals
SIC code
51 Wholesale Trade – Nondurable Goods
Profiles

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Recent federal awards

General Distributing Co's 5 most recent federal contract and grant awards, newest first. Amounts are dollars obligated.
Award Agency Obligated Awarded
EO 14398 fpsu MED gas $48,970.65 Contract · 75H70926P00110 Indian Health Service $9,320
Montana medical gas and cylinder rental bridge Contract · 36C25926P0595 Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 $20,000
Medical gases and cylinder rental Contract · 36C25926P0076 Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 $104,500
Bfsu facility dept_medical gas service_base plus four (4) 12-month options Contract · 75H70925P00167 Indian Health Service $50,585
Medical gas and cylinder rental Contract · 36C25925P0520 Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 $57,579

About General Distributing Co

General Distributing Co is a fourth-generation family-owned Subchapter S Corporation based in Great Falls, Montana, that has been operating since 1948. The company specializes in providing industrial and medical gases, welding supplies, and related equipment and services to federal agencies throughout the United States. As a small business contractor, General Distributing Co has established a significant presence in federal contracting by delivering critical supplies and services that support healthcare operations, scientific research, and specialized infrastructure needs across multiple federal agencies.

General Distributing Co has secured numerous prime federal contract awards across several funding agencies, with a primary focus on medical gas and cylinder rental services for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 (VISN 19) and the Indian Health Service (IHS). The company's contract portfolio demonstrates substantial expertise in delivering medical gases, bulk oxygen, and cylinder rental services to VA medical centers and community living centers in Montana, including facilities at Fort Harrison and Miles City, with contract values ranging from approximately $34,500 to $274,741. Beyond VA and IHS contracts, General Distributing Co has provided specialized services to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), including weekly dry ice pellet deliveries to the Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana, and dry ice supplies for scientific research operations, with contract values ranging from $22,811 to $31,006. The company has also fulfilled urgent COVID-19-related procurement for medical vacuum pump equipment and installation services through the Indian Health Service. A significant portion of General Distributing Co's contracts have been awarded without small business set-aside designations, though the company qualifies for and has received Total Small Business set-aside awards, including a $274,741 bulk oxygen contract and a $138,423 medical gas services contract with the IHS. The company's contract awards span from 2021 through January 2026, reflecting sustained demand for its specialized services in healthcare and scientific facility support across federal agencies in the Mountain West region.

SBA capabilities narrative

welding equipment, industrial gas, production of industrial fixtures and repair of motors, generators, and other equipment.

Quick answers

What is General Distributing Co's UEI?

General Distributing Co's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is MRAMXHLS1LL3.

What is General Distributing Co's CAGE code?

General Distributing Co's CAGE code is 6P485.

What is General Distributing Co's primary NAICS code?

General Distributing Co's primary NAICS code is 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers).

Where is General Distributing Co located?

General Distributing Co's physical address in SAM.gov is 430 17th Ave NE, Great Falls, MT 59404, USA.

Is General Distributing Co registered in SAM.gov?

Yes. General Distributing Co's SAM.gov registration is active through November 17, 2026.

What is General Distributing Co's most recent federal award?

General Distributing Co's most recent federal contract award is EO 14398 fpsu MED gas $48,970.65 (75H70926P00110), from Indian Health Service, on November 2, 2026.

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