H241--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Urgent Air System Balancing Service - VA Central California Health Care System
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26125Q0258
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- PSC
- H241 Equipment And Materials Testing- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 21 has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm-fixed price contract for urgent air system balancing services at the VA Central California Health Care System. The notice concerns a one-month contract with Wiz Air Inc., the incumbent contractor who has performed air testing and balancing for the facility for over 5 years. The VA intends to award the contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows solicitation from a single source. Wiz Air Inc. is considered uniquely qualified due to their extensive familiarity with the facility's infrastructure, ability to perform work independently within 1-2 business days, and comprehensive understanding of the medical center's specific balancing requirements. The contract falls under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with an SBA size standard of $19 million.
Interested contractors are invited to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations to demonstrate their ability to meet the government's requirements. The deadline for submission is January 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time, with all responses to be sent to Jennifer.Duron@va.gov. Any submitted information must provide clear, compelling evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The notice emphasizes that this is an informational document and not a formal solicitation, and no award will be made based on unsolicited responses. The primary objective is to conduct air testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) for 62 critical rooms at the Fresno Medical Center, with work to be performed during non-business hours to minimize disruption to patient care. Potential contractors should note that they must have AABC or NEBB certification, comply with infection control protocols, and be prepared to provide detailed reporting including initial and final measurements and pressure differentials.
Notice text
This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. It is not a request for competitive quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Wiz Air Inc. for the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) per 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b). Wiz Air Inc., a small business performed all air testing and balancing for the facility for the past 5+ years. They are uniquely qualified to perform the air testing based on their familiarity with the site, balancing requirements, and infrastructure (valves and damper locations necessary to make the adjustments rapidly. They are available to independently perform the work within 1-2 business days with no government aid or intervention. No other air balance company is familiar with the medical center infrastructure and spaces that would be capable of independently performing the service without extensive government support which is not available. Currently there is an urgent need to complete the testing in a timely manner.This contract will be a new firm fixed price contract for a one (1) month period.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 238220- Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with an SBA Size Standard of $19 Million. The Product Service code (PSC) is H241 - Equipment and materials testing- refrigeration, air conditioning, and air circulating equipment.
This Notice of Intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No
solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be considered. All responsible
sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by
the agency. Vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the
Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Jennifer.Duron@va.gov no later
than 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on January 30, 2025. No award will be made based on
unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice
must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to
the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information
received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a
competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based
on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26125Q0258.docx | DOCX document | |
| One Time emergency Air Balance PWS Draft.pdf |
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