A US Army hospital needs dry ice, but only one company can supply it

A US Army hospital in Washington state needs a regular supply of dry ice. Only one company submitted a bid to provide it. This means the hospital has a single supplier for a critical material.

Dry ice is essential for medical facilities, especially for storing vaccines and sensitive biological samples at very low temperatures. Relying on a single supplier for such a critical material can create vulnerabilities. If that supplier faces issues, the hospital's ability to store vital medical supplies could be compromised.