Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
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The document is a Notice of Intent to Sole-Source Contract issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically for the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS). The agency intends to award a contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) for replacement Variable Speed Drivers (VSD) on two York YMC2 centrifugal chillers located at the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina. The sole-source justification is based on the proprietary nature of the VSDs, which utilize JCI-specific components and are integrated into the JCI building automation system, requiring seamless compatibility with existing installations.
Vendors interested in challenging the sole-source determination must submit a written response by 4:00 P.M. local time on May 27, 2025, to Aaron Atkins (Contract Specialist) and Heather Coleman (Contracting Officer) via email. The response must include a comprehensive narrative statement of capability, detailed technical information demonstrating the ability to meet the requirement, and a letter of authorization to perform maintenance on Johnson Controls systems. The procurement falls under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a business size standard of $19.0 million. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to open the requirement to competition based on the responses received.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT
This is a notice of intent to issue a sole-source contract pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501(a). The Government intends to issue a contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI), for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Services (NOS), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) who has an usual and compelling urgent requirement for replacement Variable Speed Drivers (VSD) on two York YMC2 centrifugal chillers at Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML) in Charleston, South Carolina.
The York YMC2 VSDs utilize proprietary components to JCI and are integrated into the JCI building automation system. Seamless compatibility with systems already installed at HML is essential.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, and the business size standard for this NAICS code is $19.0 million.
Responses to this notice must be provided within seven (7) calendar days from the date of this notice.
Vendors who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirement. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement and provide a letter of authorization to perform maintenance on Johnson Controls systems. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. Failure to submit such documentation will result in the Government proceeding as previously stated. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. local time, May 27, 2025. The responses must be submitted via e-mail to Aaron Atkins, Contract Specialist, at Aaron.Atkins@noaa.gov and Heather Coleman, Contracting Officer, at Heather.L.Coleman@noaa.gov.
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