S119--Washington DC Steam FY27
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24527C0004
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 5
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 36C24527C0004-36C24527C0004
- NAICS code
- 221330 Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply
- PSC
- S119 Utilities- Other
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 has awarded a sole-source contract to Washington Hospital Center Corporation for steam utility services to the Washington DC VA Medical Center, with an award value of $3,370,292.98, on October 1, 2026.
The justification cites FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source, on the basis that Washington Hospital Center Corporation is the sole provider with steam pipelines physically connecting to the DC VAMC facility. The medical center is co-located within the WHCC complex and has no alternative steam supply options. The contract period is one year (October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027), with estimated monthly steam usage of approximately 8,380,478 pounds at $33.59 per 1,000 pounds. Pricing follows current tariff rates approved by the Public Utility Commission. The one-year duration reflects the current GSA Delegation of Authority expiring July 30, 2028; the VA and WHCC are pursuing a ten-year contract once the next delegation is issued by July 2028. Place of performance is Washington, DC. The contracting office is the VA Network Contracting Office in Beckley, West Virginia, with primary contact David Parker (304-255-2121 x4977, david.parker3@va.gov).
Notice text
6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
(a) Authority. 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).
(b) One responsible source. Agencies may contract without providing for full and open competition when the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, this authority extends to situations where only a limited number of responsible sources can satisfy agency requirements.
(c) Supplies and services may be deemed as available from only one source under this authority under the following circumstances
(1) When an unsolicited research proposal shows a unique and innovative concept (see definition at 2.101) the substance of which is not otherwise available to the Federal Government and does not resemble the substance of a pending competitive acquisition. For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, this authority extends to situations where a source demonstrates a unique capability to provide the particular research services proposed.
(2) When awarding a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment and, for DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, for the continued provision of highly specialized services, would result in
(i) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or
(ii) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements.
(d) Application for brand-name descriptions. Except as authorized at 6.103-5, use of brand-name descriptions, or specification of attributes peculiar to one manufacturer, prevents full and open competition and should only be used when justified and approved according to 6.104. This does not apply to brand name or equal descriptions as they provide for full and open competition. Awarded contract 36C24527C0004 to WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER CORPORATION for 3370292.98000000 on 2026-10-01.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24527C0004_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| P03 36C245-27-AP-0553 RFO 12 JA Over SAT Washington DC Steam Utility FY27 Final DC approved.pdf |
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