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This is a FAR 8.4 Limited Sources Justification form for a federal contract opportunity with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

DFAS Rome (located at 325 Brooks Road, Rome, NY 13441) seeks to solicit and award a contract for HVAC maintenance and repair services for Trane HVAC systems and controls installed at DFAS Rome facilities. The required delivery date is March 11, 2026. The acquisition will be conducted through GSA eBuy using brand-name limited-sources procedures under FAR 8.405-6(b), with an estimated contract value that is redacted in the document. The justification cites the proprietary and OEM-controlled nature of Trane equipment, which requires Original Equipment Manufacturer authorized, factory-certified technicians with access to proprietary diagnostic tools, software platforms, and system controls to properly perform maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration, and repair. Only Trane or Trane-authorized service providers have access to these restricted tools and technical data necessary to preserve system integrity, maintain OEM warranties, and ensure reliable system performance.

An RFI was posted on June 17, 2025 and closed on July 8, 2025, which resulted in responses from six interested vendors. Market research was also conducted through outreach to identified sources and GSA eBuy to identify vendors capable of supporting Trane HVAC systems. The Government intends to continue monitoring OEM certification practices and publicizing future requirements via GSA to remove or overcome barriers to competition in subsequent acquisitions. The contracting officer will determine that anticipated costs are fair and reasonable. The form includes certifications from the technical reviewer, requiring activity management office, contracting officer, and legal sufficiency reviewer.