6835--BULK OXYGEN - Bridge

This special Notice of Intent announces a bridge acquisition for bulk medical oxygen to the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The Department of Veterans Affairs will award a sole‑source delivery order to RCG of North Carolina, LLC for the provision, delivery, and rental of primary and backup oxygen storage tanks. The order is intended to maintain uninterrupted oxygen supply while a competitive, long‑term contract is prepared, citing FAR 13.106‑1(b) for sole‑source justification. The work is mission‑critical for patient care and hospital operations; any interruption could endanger patient safety. The solicitation is not a request for proposals, but responses may be submitted to argue for competition.