Steam Trap Monitoring System
ID: 36C24725Q0072Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FURNACE, STEAM PLANT, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT; NUCLEAR REACTORS (J044)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBS)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/60960bf3ed2e42ffa1793d835f82f040/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract for a Steam Trap Monitoring System, specifically for software licensing and remote maintenance services of the proprietary Armstrong “Sage” system provided by Utility System Solutions Inc. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of steam systems within VA facilities, ensuring compliance with warranty conditions through certified technicians. The contract period is set from October 18, 2024, to October 17, 2025, with interested parties invited to submit capabilities statements by October 11, 2024. For inquiries, contact Alecia M Mitchell at alecia.mitchell@va.gov.

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    Alecia M Mitchell
    alecia.mitchell@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0072 NOI.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice regarding the intent to award a sole source contract for a Steam Trap Monitoring System. The contract, identified under Solicitation Number 36C24725Q0072, aims to secure software licensing and remote maintenance services for the proprietary Armstrong “Sage” system, specifically provided by Utility System Solutions Inc., based in Dallas, TX. The planned contract period is from October 18, 2024, to October 17, 2025. This action falls under FAR Part 13.5 regulations, which allow for restricted competition when only one provider can meet agency needs. Utility System Solutions Inc. is noted as the sole manufacturer with certified technicians capable of servicing this equipment, adhering strictly to warranty conditions. The notice outlines that interested parties may submit capabilities statements by the response deadline of October 11, 2024, but it explicitly states that this notice does not solicit competitive proposals. The aim is to inform the industry about the sole source requirement and to ensure compliance with federal procurement regulations while maintaining transparency. Interested organizations must address inquiries to the designated contracting specialist, Alecia Mitchell, via email.
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