Purchase Order DOLB06EF20464

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded a purchase order contract to Airgas National Welders on October 1, 2005, for a ceiling value of $7,500. The contract, which was not issued under any set-aside program, has a performance location in Cincinnati, Ohio and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2006. Airgas National Welders, a subsidiary of Airgas Inc., is a major supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases along with welding equipment and related products to federal agencies. Based on Airgas's demonstrated expertise and existing federal contracting relationships, this purchase order likely involved the provision of welding supplies or related equipment to support OSHA's operational or training requirements.

Airgas Inc., the parent company, is a well-established federal contractor with significant experience across multiple agencies, including the Department of Labor, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Coast Guard. The company has maintained substantial contract vehicles with agencies such as the Mine Safety and Health Administration and has successfully performed as both a prime contractor and subcontractor for major defense and civilian federal entities. The relatively modest value of this OSHA purchase order reflects routine procurement activity consistent with the company's ongoing support of government operations in occupational safety and health initiatives.