J041--Intent to Sole Source for Emergent Chiller Repairs Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25025Q0905Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/205d94227b85482ba43941760a6b28e0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for emergency chiller repair services at the Ann Arbor Healthcare System, specifically at the 2215 Fuller Road facility in Ann Arbor, MI. The contract will be awarded to Johnson Controls, Inc., which is responsible for the existing equipment, due to the unusual and compelling urgency of the repairs, as outlined in FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and FAR 6.302-2(a)(2). This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of the VA's healthcare services, ensuring that essential cooling systems are promptly restored. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Cierra S. Joshua at Cierra.Joshua@va.gov or by phone at 734-222-7154, noting that no solicitation package will be available due to the urgent nature of the services required.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Cierra S. JoshuaContracting Officer
    (734) 222-7154
    Cierra.Joshua@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25025Q0905.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Ann Arbor Healthcare System intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Johnson Controls, INC. for emergent chiller repair services. This decision, made under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) and FAR 6.302-2(a)(2) due to unusual and compelling urgency, bypasses competitive bidding. The contract, solicited under number 36C25025Q0905 with NAICS code 811310, is for repairs on existing Johnson Control, Inc. equipment at the Ann Arbor facility. No solicitation package will be issued due to the urgent nature of these services, and the determination not to compete rests solely with the Government.
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