N043--Emergency Boiler Feedwater Pump Rental

INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE EMERGENCY ORDER

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 2, Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to Pumping Services Inc., under the authority of FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency .

The proposed procurement is for an Emergency Boiler Feedwater Pump Rental at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System at the Lyons Campus. Currently the equipment is failing, and a repair order has been placed, however, the parts are on back order and cannot be repaired immediately. Currently two pumps need to be repaired at this facility and cannot operate at full capacity. The hospital needs these pumps to provide hot water to the facility for hand washing, cleaning, sanitation and without these functions the hospital would be unable to provide services and veteran care. The estimated time of this rental is five months, an option will be included to continue the rental period on a month by month basis if needed, but shall not exceed eleven months. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, comments or concerns, or parties that are interested in future opportunities such as this can be sent to megan.ross3@va.gov.