01 Notice of Intent to Sole Source 1150934 May.pdf

Notice # 1150934

This is a special notice prepared in accordance with FAR 5.2 “Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions”.

There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. This proposed contract action is published to notify potential sources that the USDA Forest Service, Hydrology Laboratory, Southern Research Station, Oxford, MS intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract to Tri-Star Companies (UIE: C19CTKKZFYA3)

Closing date of Notice: May 21st, 2025, at 1100 AM (EST).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238290

The size standard is $22M.

The anticipated period of performance is from May 26th, 2025, through June 30, 2025

Estivated Contract Value: $27,000.00

The intent of this project is to make urgent repairs to the HVAC system at the Forest Hydrology Laboratory located at 1000 Front Street, Oxford, MS. The scope includes replacing a failed chiller compressor, repairing a chiller pump and a boiler pump and cleaning the coils for the chiller, Dedicated Outside Air Supply (DOAS) and Samsung units. All components shall be integrated into the existing HVAC controls software. All labor, equipment, and materials are to be supplied by the contractor. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with International Building Codes, ASHRAE standards, NFPA codes, and other applicable codes and standards.

This will include the following activities:

This Statement of Work defines the primary tasks required for the HVAC system upgrade. The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Point of Contact (POC). All HVAC system shut-downs will be scheduled to minimize impacts on facility operations and employees. The project shall be phased to minimize the impacts on facility operations and employees.

The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i) - Soliciting from a single sole source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of proposed contract action.

Anticipate DATE to post in SAM.gov: May 14, 2025. Due Date will close: May 21, 2024. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is NAICS 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors. The size standard is $22M. The required period of performance is 45 days from effective award issuance date. The anticipate start date is May 26th, 2025.

Contractors who believe they possess the expertise, and experience shall respond in writing to

Nestor Rivera Gonzalez electronically via email to: nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov. Responses must be received no later than May 21, 2025, 11:00 AM EST. All documentation shall become property of the Government.

This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Quote, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SPECIAL NOTICE:

1. Business Name, Point of Contact Name, Email Address, Phone Number

2. CAGE Code and SAM UEI

3. In the event that the organization is a small business, state the category of small business, such as

8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, or SDVOSB

4. Statement of Capability: Discuss skills, knowledge, and experience required to support this requirement. Resumes may be submitted.

mailto:nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov