Non-Compete Determination- 15B62025P00000161.pdf
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This document is a Non-Competitive Memorandum for Simplified Acquisition Actions for the DOJ/Bureau of Prisons at FCI Mendota. The agency requires emergency repair parts and services for Chiller 2, which is experiencing critical operating issues that are impacting the facility's air conditioning system and potentially creating life safety risks for inmates and staff. The operating problems could lead to heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The memorandum justifies a non-competitive procurement under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 and 41 U.S.C. 1901(e), citing unusual and compelling urgency. The estimated cost for the necessary repairs is $27,000. The primary objective is to restore the chiller to full operational capacity to maintain proper facility cooling and ensure a safe environment for staff and inmates. The contracting officer has certified the accuracy and completeness of the justification for this emergency repair action.
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NON COMPETITIVE MEMORANDUM
FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION ACTIONS
IAW FAR 13.106-3(b)(1)
1. REQUIRING AGENCY – DOJ/Bureau of Prisons, FCI Mendota
2. NATURE/DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED – Unusual and Compelling Urgency
3. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY’S NEEDS The agency requires an emergency repair parts and services for our Chiller 2. Chiller 2 is currently experiencing operating issues that are impacting the facility's air conditioning system, hindering proper cooling which can lead to heat stress and illness such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat related illnesses. This directly affects the safety and well-being of the inmates and staff at the facility. Chiller 2 is a critical component of the facility's air conditioning system, and its failure would create a significant life safety issue. The estimated cost for these necessary repairs is $27,000.
4. IDENTIFICATION OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY PERMITTING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN
COMPETITION – 41 U.S.C. 253; 41 U.S.C. 1901(e) and FAR 6.302-2
5. DEMONSTRATION THAT THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR THE
NATURE OF THE ACQUISITION REQUIRES USE OF THE AUTHORITY CITED:
The failure of Chiller 2 creates an immediate need for repair. Troubleshooting and repair are necessary to restore the chiller to full operational capacity to maintain proper facility cooling. The current operating issues are impacting the facility's ability to maintain a safe and operating environment for staff and inmates.
CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION
I certify this justification is accurate and complete to the best of knowledge and belief.
Contracting Officer
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