W50S8S26QA005_Limited Competition Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a single source determination submitted by the National Guard Bureau for a B158 Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) repair contract.

The contract action is with the 180th Fighter Wing at the 180th MSG MSC, valued at an undisclosed amount, and is being awarded on a sole source, individual basis as a new firm fixed price contract for O&M Air funding. The requirement is for refrigerant circuit repairs on two Liebert cooling units (Model: DS105AUA1S1036S) at the 180th Fighter Wing facility. The justification cites 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) as the authority for soliciting from a single source. The contractor identified is Vertiv (Access Michigan), which the government has determined is the only provider capable of providing the required specialized repair services within reasonable distance. The justification emphasizes that the repair work involves proprietary technology and certification requirements specific to the equipment manufacturer, making competitive alternatives infeasible. The government conducted market research coordinating with Vertiv and Access Michigan representatives and determined no other organizations within reasonable distance possess the necessary certification and expertise to safely maintain the equipment's sensitive information technology parameters. No posting requirements were triggered, and no notice under IAW RFO 5.101(b) was posted. The document was prepared by a Contracting Specialist and certified by the Base Facilities Manager on April 15, 2026, with contracting officer approval dated April 20, 2026.