6115--Posting of Other Than Full and Open Competition QITC Back-Up Emergency Generator, Fuel, MTSwitch Rental

The Special Notice announces a justification for using other than full and open competition for a federal contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs Strategic Acquisition Center in Frederick, Maryland. The contract is solicitation number 36C10X22Q0185 to provide a backup emergency generator, fuel, and MTSwitch rental for the Quality Innovation Technology Center on a sole source basis.

The justification cites the need to award the contract on a sole source basis to Brothers Mechanical Services, LLC due to their existing knowledge of and responsibility for maintaining critical HVAC and generator systems at the facility. The contract is for the rental, installation and maintenance of an additional 250kVA backup generator, fuel tank, transfer switch, cables and related equipment at the Quantico Information Technology Center to ensure continuity of operations and emergency support. The base period of performance is one year with four optional one-year extensions. Market research confirmed Brothers Mechanical Services is the only contractor positioned to meet the urgent requirements for providing the necessary equipment and services on the required timeline.