Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Emergency Generator Preventative Maintenance
ID: USUHS_NoticeOfIntent_EmergencyGeneratorPMType: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES (USUHS)USUHSBETHESDA, MD, 20814-4712, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/99039b990f7d4ef0aec16c5ac1dbb4c3/view
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Carter Machinery Company, Incorporated for annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) Services and monthly Start-up Services for its Caterpillar emergency generators. This contract will cover one base year and up to four 12-month option years, as Carter Machinery is the only authorized vendor capable of servicing these generators in the Washington-Baltimore region, which is critical for USU's emergency power needs. Interested and responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal by January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, to demonstrate that competition would be advantageous and feasible for the Government. For further inquiries, contact Ashley McRae at Ashley.McRae@usuhs.edu.

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    Ashley McRae
    Ashley.McRae@usuhs.edu
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    The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Carter Machinery Company, Incorporated. This contract is for annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) Services and monthly Start-up Services for USU’s Caterpillar emergency generators, covering a base year and up to four 12-month option years. The justification for this sole-source award is that Carter Machinery Company, Incorporated is the only vendor authorized to service Caterpillar emergency generators in the Washington-Baltimore region, making them the only reasonably available source to meet USU's critical emergency power needs. This notice is not a request for quotes, but interested and responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal by January 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, demonstrating clear evidence that competition would be advantageous and feasible for the Government.
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