East Animas Electrical Water Systems Repair
ID: 1282B125R0022Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICESan Juan National ForestDURANGO, CO, 81301, USA

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS (Z2AZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a3c3fad1ec934e99b6c776c3a7649564/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service's San Juan National Forest, is seeking a contractor for the urgent repair of the East Animas electrical water systems. The primary objective is to address critical electrical issues that have arisen due to the failure of the water system, which is essential for supporting seasonal personnel, including firefighters and timber crews, scheduled to report in April 2025. This procurement is vital for ensuring operational readiness for wildfire response and operations, as current conditions have necessitated unsustainable water transportation for staff. MEDVED Global has been identified as the proposed contractor due to their relevant expertise and prior experience with the Forest Service. Interested parties can reach out to Erick Plamann at erick.plamann@usda.gov for further information regarding this sole source notification.

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    Erick Plamann
    erick.plamann@usda.gov
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    Sole Source Justification.pdf
    The San Juan National Forest is seeking approval for a specialized contract due to the failure of the East Animas compound water system, which has resulted in critical electrical issues. The system requires immediate repairs to support additional seasonal personnel scheduled to report in April 2025, including firefighters and timber crews essential for wildfire response and operations. Current conditions have forced staff to relocate and rely on water transportation, which is unsustainable. MEDVED Global has been identified as the proposed contractor, having relevant expertise and prior experience with the Forest Service. They are capable of quickly assessing and repairing the electrical issues to restore functionality to the water system. The justification for not pursuing full and open competition is based on the urgency of the situation, which falls under statutory provisions for unusual and compelling urgency, as delays could hinder emergency preparedness for the upcoming fire season. Market research found no existing contracts for electrical maintenance specific to this area, supporting the need for this expedited approach. Overall, the primary focus of this document is to secure necessary services to ensure operational readiness for critical firefighting and timber activities.
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