Notice of Intent to Sole Source_Tower FM.pdf

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT

This notice is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) section 5.201 to notify the public of a proposed contract action.

The North American Identification Classification System (NAICS) code is 333415; Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Refrigeration Equipment for Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing. The SBA size standard is 1,250 Employees. The proposed contract action is for systems training services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302(c)(1).

The U.S Agency of Global Marketing (USAGM) intends to modify contract no. 951700-21-F- 0193 with Tower Facilities Management, LLC (Tower FM), due to an urgent requirement for UPS repair. The mission critical requirement is necessary to provide back-up power to the building. If power to the building is not provided, there would be work delays and system disruptions.

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C.253(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 entitled “3304(a)(1) sole source specifications, which reads in part, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.”

The Voice of America (VOA), United States Agency for Global Management (USAGM) and the Internationally Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) procure Tower FM services to obtain certified General Electric (GE) manufacture technicians to provide back-up power for our critical infrastructure and replace 2 Module Inv/Rectifier, 1 module Booster and 1 Bridge Can Bus Cable to repair UPS#2 located int the UPS Room Garage Level 330 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC, 20237. This UPS repair will provide back-up power to the building to support our mission.

The Tower FM Contractor General Electric has full proprietor rights to make repairs to their products, and their technicians are provided specifically because they are trained to provide services, repairs, and recommendations. Sole proprietorships can be beneficial because General Electric (GE) in specific provide large and small-scale repair services with simplicity and direct control. This structure allows for quick decision-making and flexibility, which can be crucial in addressing immediate repairs efficiently.

The current Period of Performance dates and Estimated value increase are as follows:

Option to Extend Services (FAR 52.217-8): 9 August 2026 – 8 February 2027 Estimated Increase Value: at $82,024.00

The only acceptable vendor for this service is:

Tower Facilities Management, LLC Dustin Kominoth Pres./CEO 7226 Lee Deforest Drive Suite 105 Columbia, MD 21046 Phone 410.379.0080 Fax 410.379.0060 E-Mail DKominoth@Tower-FM.com

This notice of intent is not a request for capability statements or competitive proposals; however all capability statements received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. For questions concerning this notice, please contact Natalie Y. Ellis; email: Nellis@usagm.gov or Nicole Wright; email NWright@usagm.gov.