U--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Humidity Control: Principles and Applications and Complying with Standard 90.1-2013 Training, ASHRAE, Inc.
ID: N6247016T8010Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFACSYSCOM ATLANTICNORFOLK, VA, 23508-1278, USA

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING (U)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5c4257f631bed32d6833b56392b5414d/view
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Humidity Control: Principles and Applications and Complying with Standard 90.1-2013 Training, ASHRAE, Inc.

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, through the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, intends to award a sole source contract to the American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE). The contract is for the provision of two ASHRAE courses: Humidity Control: Principles and Applications, and Complying with Standard 90.1-2013. These courses will be conducted at six different locations: NAVFAC NW (Silverdale, WA), NAVFAC Atlantic (Norfolk, VA), NAVFAC Pacific (Pearl Harbor, HI), NAVFAC SE (Jacksonville, FL), NAVFAC Washington (Washington, DC), and NAVFAC SW (San Diego, CA).

    The purpose of this procurement is to provide training on humidity control principles and applications, as well as compliance with Standard 90.1-2013. These courses are essential for ensuring proper HVAC system operation and energy efficiency in various naval facilities across the country. The training will equip personnel with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage humidity levels and comply with industry standards.

    This procurement falls under the Special Notice category and meets the conditions of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for a sole source contract when only one responsible source is reasonably available to provide the required supplies. It is important to note that this Notice of Intent is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals, or quotations. No solicitation documentation exists, and no telephone inquiries will be accepted.

    The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 611430, Professional and Management Development Training. The Small Business size standard is $11 million. ASHRAE, being a large business, is the identified source for this requirement.

    Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can meet the requirement. However, it is crucial to provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government will be the sole determiner regarding a company's ability to meet all requirements.

    If no responses are received within two weeks after the publication of this notice, a firm fixed price sole source award will be made to ASHRAE. The anticipated award date is 7 April 2016.

    For further information or to submit a statement of capabilities, interested parties should contact Amber Forehand-Hughes at amber.forehand@navy.mil or call 757-322-8336.

    Please note that the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The decision to not compete this proposed contract is solely within the discretion of the Government.

    In summary, the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, intends to award a sole source contract to ASHRAE for the provision of Humidity Control: Principles and Applications and Complying with Standard 90.1-2013 training courses. These courses will be conducted at six different locations to ensure proper humidity control and compliance with industry standards in naval facilities.

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    Amber Forehand-Hughes 757-322-8336
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