T-35 TRAILER LEASE

The Providence VA Medical Center (VISN 1) requires a one‑year lease renewal for an on‑site modular T‑35 trailer (Vehicle‑Ready Container) that is currently in use for medical support functions. The agency has identified Williams Scotsman as the sole qualified vendor because they are the original manufacturer and have performed maintenance on the trailer for over 15 years. Removing the trailer and re‑competitively rebidding would be costly and disruptive, especially since the facility lacks temporary office space to house staff during a swap. The justification cites fair and reasonable pricing based on market research and emphasizes continuity of service. The contract will be a sole‑source lease, likely to be renewed annually as long as the trailer remains serviceable. • Lease term: 1 year (renewable) • Location: Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI • Required vendor: Williams Scotsman (sole source) • Scope: Provide lease of the existing modular trailer, including maintenance and parts support • Reason for sole source: Manufacturer‑only vendor, long‑standing maintenance contract, removal cost prohibitive • Funding: Federal, under VA procurement authority