Special Notice for Sole Source Market Research for the St Albans Columbarium
ID: W912DS25S0031Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2SD ENDIST NEW YORKNEW YORK, NY, 10278-0004, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Y1PZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b9a1b3073a75406290029a8b4d59ac97/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Corps of Engineers, is conducting market research for a sole-source procurement related to the construction of the St Albans Columbarium in New York. The project requires specific brand name components, namely the Reduced Pressure Zone Assembly (RPZA) and Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) from Watts, due to local municipal requirements set by the NYCDEP, which are critical to avoid project delays. This procurement approach is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, indicating limited competition for these specialized items essential for compliance with municipal standards. Interested vendors can direct inquiries to Michael McCue at michael.l.mccue@usace.army.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

Point(s) of Contact
Michael McCue
michael.l.mccue@usace.army.mil
Files
Title
Posted
Notice of Intent for St Albans Backflow Preventor.pdf
Mar 25, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The memorandum addresses a Sources Sought Notice for the St Albans Columbarium construction project by the New York District. Its primary purpose is to inform potential vendors about the government's intent to solicit specific brand name components, namely the Reduced Pressure Zone Assembly (RPZA) and Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDA) from Watts, as mandated by local municipal requirements (NYCDEP). The notice emphasizes that any deviations from the specified items will lead to project delays, as municipal approval hinges on these proprietary components. The memorandum stipulates that it serves solely as a market research tool and does not guarantee a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). Key contacts for detailed project inquiries are provided, underscoring the urgency of aligning with specified requirements to prevent disruptions in the project timeline and associated costs. The document outlines Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines justifying the sole-source procurement approach, signifying limited competition for these specialized items.
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