The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to initiate a sole-source contract with Airgas USA, LLC for the lease of medical gas cylinders at the Providence VA Medical Center. This project encompasses a base period of one year, with potential extensions totaling four additional years. Key responsibilities of the contractor include leasing, delivering, and removing medical gas cylinders, ensuring all cylinders meet FDA standards and are kept in operational condition. Services must be performed efficiently, with a delivery timeframe of seven business days. The contractor will also provide mandatory training for VA staff regarding the use and maintenance of the equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and infection control standards. Importantly, Airgas USA, LLC is identified as the sole supplier capable of fulfilling these requirements, underscoring the necessity of their specialized services in this context. Interested parties may submit capability statements by January 17, 2025, to explore potential competition for this contract.