P03 FAR 13.5 SSJ MEM COOLING TOWER RENTAL FULLY SIGNED_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a temporary water cooling tower rental at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, TN. The justification supports awarding a firm-fixed-price contract to Aggreko, LLC under FAR 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

The requirement includes base rental of a cooling tower package with one-time cleaning and teardown fees, plus one option year rental, for the period December 16, 2024 through December 15, 2026. The sole source award is justified because Aggreko is currently providing the temporary cooling tower while a permanent solution is being designed and constructed. Replacing the existing rental tower would cause substantial cost duplication and unacceptable service interruptions that could impact patient care. Market research found no capable SDVOSBs or VOSBs that could provide this service. The option year is included due to delays in the permanent cooling tower project, which is expected to take between one and two years to complete. The document is signed and approved by the COR, Contracting Officer, and Branch Chief for procurements above the SAT but below $750K.