Sole Source Notification - BTNF SO HVAC Service and Repairs

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued a Sole Source Notification for HVAC service and repairs at the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Office located in Jackson, Wyoming. The special notice pertains to a specific procurement for heating system inspection and repair services for Daikin Brand HVAC systems. Market research conducted by the agency confirmed that Innovative Air Inc. is the only qualified provider capable of servicing these specialized systems. The contracting opportunity is being processed under FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for single source procurement when no alternative vendors are available. Innovative Air Inc., based in Boise, Idaho, has a certified technician located in Victor, Idaho, making them the closest and most viable service provider.

The purpose of this special notice is to justify a direct award to Innovative Air Inc. for critical HVAC maintenance and repair services at the Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor's Office. The agency's market research, including verification through Daikin's own website, substantiated that no alternative service providers exist for the specific HVAC system installed in the facility. The procurement is not set aside for any specific small business category, indicating open competition is not applicable in this instance. Contractors interested in similar future opportunities should note the rigorous documentation and market research required to establish sole source justification. The contracting approach demonstrates the Forest Service's commitment to securing specialized technical services when standard competitive procurement methods are not feasible. The notice provides transparency into the agency's procurement process and the specific circumstances necessitating a direct award to a single vendor.