Notice of Intent to Sole Source Repair of Munters HC-1125-GA Dehumidifier

This special notice is in accordance with FAR 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Action. This is a notice of intent to make a sole source award and is not a solicitation or request for competitive quotes.

This award will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106-2)(1) For purchases exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The requirements at 13.501(a) apply to sole-source (including brand-name) acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services conducted pursuant to subpart 13.5.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Introduction Research in Ames, IA has a need for OEM-Compatible repair parts to repair an existing Munters Cargocaire Engineering Company HC-1125-GA Dehumidifier.  Parts required are: desiccant drum, drive motor, seal kit, reducer, rollers, and belts.

USDA-ARS MWA Procurement Office in Peoria, IL intends to make a firm fixed price sole source award under the authority 13.106-2)(1), only one responsible source, to:

Munters Corporation – Air Treatment Division

79 Monroe Street

Amesbury, MA 01913

The objective of this sole source award is to procure the following OEM-compatible parts to repair the existing Munters Cargocaire Engineering Company HC-1125-GA dehumidifier:

• Wheel Assy (desiccant drum), 60 TIGEL 400mm, OEM part # 30145-29 – Qty 1
• Seal Kit, HC-9000, OEM part # 43125-06 – Qty 1
• Motor,1/4HP, 3PH, 230/460V, 60HZ & 380/415V, 50HZ, OEM part # 91629-01–Qty 1
• Wheel Roller, 5 X 2, OEM part # 92022-02 – Qty 4
• Timing Belt, OEM part # 92283-09 – Qty 2
• Reducer, Speed 900:1 UL-R NEMA 56C, OEM part # 94601-04 – Qty 1

As such, purchase from Munters Corporation– Air Treatment Division

has been determined to be required as they are the only vendor available that meets all of the requirements outlined above.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 333415 Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing6a small business size standard of 1,250 Employees. The PSC code for this requirement is 4140 – Fans, Air Circulators, and Blower Equipment. NO solicitation or solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotations; however, interested vendors that regard themselves as capable of providing a product that can fulfill the requirements are invited to submit responses to the Government for consideration. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by NO later than Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 2:00PM (CT) to Debora Wells at debora.wells@usda.gov. NO phone calls will be accepted. The e-mail subject line shall include: 12505B24Q0229 Dehumidifier Parts.

Any submission in response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence as well as be in sufficient enough detail to show that they can provide a product that would meet the Government’s need and that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.

Again, this is NOT a request for competitive quotes. This notice is for informational purposes only. Responses received shall be considered by the agency; however, determination by the Government whether or not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided