M1NB--Intent to Sole Source TVHS Boiler Plant Operator
ID: 36C24926Q0064Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

OPERATION OF HEATING AND COOLING PLANTS (M1NB)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4b5eeece6a0047a486c6ddf3a682c285/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to sole source a contract to S. M. Lawrence Company, Inc. for Boiler Plant Operators at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) Nashville Medical Center. This procurement is necessitated by an urgent requirement for fully qualified operators to maintain the boiler plant 24/7, a need that cannot currently be met by existing VA staffing. The contract, valued at $575,280, will cover a six-month period from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, and interested parties may submit their capabilities and quotations by December 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST to Diane Ziegler at diane.ziegler@va.gov. Responses must demonstrate that competition would be beneficial to the Government, although the final decision on whether to compete remains at the Government's discretion.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Diane E ZieglerDiane Ziegler
    (615) 225-6479
    diane.ziegler@va.gov
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    36C24926Q0064.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice for its intent to sole source a contract to S. M. Lawrence Company, Inc. for Boiler Plant Operators at the TVHS. This procurement, under solicitation number 36C24926Q0064, is justified by an urgent requirement and will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13.106-1(b)(2). The NAICS code for this service is 238220, with a size standard of $19 million. While the VA intends to sole source, interested parties capable of providing these services may submit quotations by December 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST to diane.ziegler@va.gov. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government, though the decision to compete remains at the Government's discretion. This notice does not guarantee a contract award or payment for submitted information, and proprietary data should not be included.
    P03 SSJ NASH BPO SIGNED.pdf
    This document is a Sole Source Justification for a 6-month firm fixed-price service contract for Boiler Plant Operators (BPO) at the Department of Veterans Affairs, TVHS Nashville Medical Center, from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, valued at $575,280.00. The contract is being awarded to S.M. Lawrence Company, Inc. due to restricted competition under FAR 13.5, citing "Only One Responsible Source." The justification highlights the need for fully qualified BPOs to operate and maintain the medical center's boiler plant 24/7, a requirement currently unmet by VA Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staffing. S.M. Lawrence Company, Inc. employees have completed mandatory training and meet strict security requirements. Market research using NAICS 238220 yielded no other results. Future acquisitions will require significant lead time to allow for competition and mandatory training for new contractors.
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