GWEF Temporary Chiller, Eglin AFB, FL
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA282325C0026
- Agency
-
Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- PSC
- W041 Lease Or Rental Of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment
- Place of performance
- Eglin AFB, Florida 32542, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center has issued a Special Notice for a sole-source procurement of a temporary chiller at the Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility (GWEF) located at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. The notice pertains to a critical HVAC equipment lease necessitated by ongoing facility construction and the deteriorating condition of the existing chiller system. The 796th Civil Engineer Squadron requires an uninterrupted cooling solution to protect sensitive equipment during the facility's renovation period. This procurement is being pursued under a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) exception for "unusual and compelling urgency" due to the mission-critical nature of maintaining precise climate control. The anticipated contract is for a one-year lease of a 430-ton water-source Trane chiller.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a temporary chiller solution with minimal disruption to ongoing operations at the GWEF. The contract is being awarded sole-source to the current contractor who possesses specialized knowledge of the facility's complex requirements, which reduces potential risks associated with re-solicitation. The procurement is valued between $750,000 and $15 million and falls under the NAICS category of Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) has an active Brand Name Class Justification and Approval covering HVAC chiller purchases from October 2024 to September 2029. While this procurement is not competitively bid, the agency plans to conduct a comprehensive market survey after the construction project to facilitate future competitive procurements for HVAC services. Contractors with expertise in specialized HVAC solutions for sensitive military facilities may find this notice of interest for understanding the government's procurement approach.
Notice text
GWEF Temporary Chiller SSJ - Unusual and Compelling Urgency
Due to the criticality and urgency of maintaining uninterrupted climate control at the GWEF, a sole-source award is being pursued to avoid potential operational disruptions. The current contractor possesses specialized knowledge of the GWEF's complex requirements and has been instrumental in maintaining the existing temporary chiller. The ongoing construction at the GWEF may necessitate the addition of another temporary chiller to bridge the gap until the two new permanent chillers are installed. This further underscores the need for a contractor with established expertise and familiarity with the site. Re-soliciting this requirement would introduce unacceptable risk to mission-critical equipment and operations. Therefore, publicizing this requirement as outlined in FAR Subpart 5.2 is not practicable, and the government intends to utilize the exception at FAR 5.202(a)(2), "Unusual and compelling urgency." This exception applies because the government would be seriously injured if the agency complies with the time periods specified in 5.203. The urgency arises from the deteriorating state of the existing chiller and the imminent need for uninterrupted cooling to protect sensitive equipment within the GWEF.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source_GWEF_Final_Redacted.pdf |
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