A16_JOFOC_Nano_Bubble_1.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification for a federal construction contract issued by the National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool water treatment system upgrade.

The NPS seeks to procure and install a fully integrated Nano Bubble Filtration System to replace the existing failing filtration infrastructure at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The system uses patented nanobubble ozone infusion technology to improve water quality by reducing bacteria, pathogens, algae, and organic contaminants. Required components include onsite oxygen and ozone generation, nanobubble infusion equipment, pumps, valves, piping, fittings, controls, safety sensors, electrical components, HVAC units, structural frames, insulated connections, and installation, testing, startup, and commissioning services. The Independent Government Estimate for the Nano Bubble portion is $1,808,352. The acquisition is justified under FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency) due to the critical timeline for the Nation's 250th anniversary event series and the pool's essential role in visitor experience and public safety. A competitive procurement would introduce unavoidable 10-15 week delays incompatible with fabrication lead times and environmental installation windows. The NPS intends to award the contract to Greenwater Services. Market research determined that nanobubble technology is specialized with limited domestic suppliers; only systems using this specific technology can achieve the required performance outcomes. The contracting officer determined pricing to be fair and reasonable based on historical NPS/DOI awards, proprietary manufacturer pricing, and market research. Future acquisitions will benefit from earlier planning to enable full competition cycles.