Special notice of intent to award to sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260185
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- PSC
- 4120 Air Conditioning Equipment
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to Chet LeBlanc A/C & Heating LLC for replacement of two air conditioning units at Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Southeastern Louisiana, with a response deadline of September 20, 2026. The contract is firm fixed price, not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000, under FAR 13.106-1(b). The contractor will install two new units, dispose of existing units and associated debris, and provide full manufacturer warranty on each new unit. NAICS code 238220 applies.
The refuge faces compelling urgency: the existing AC units have reached end of service life and experience repeated operational failures affecting staff working conditions, public programming, property protection, and climate-sensitive equipment operations. Market research identified Chet LeBlanc A/C & Heating LLC as the only capable source due to the remote geographic location creating logistical barriers for other regional providers, the contractor's specialized familiarity with the facility's unique HVAC system components, and time and budget constraints that preclude competitive procurement.
This is not a solicitation. Interested parties may submit capability statements in writing by email only, in Microsoft Word or PDF format, to Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov, containing clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. All costs associated with preparing and submitting responses are the responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000:
Chet LeBlanc A/C & Heating LLC
6355 Earl Daughenbaugh RD
Iowa, Louisiana 70647
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air¿Conditioning Contractors.
There is a compelling and urgent requirement to replace two AC units at the Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Southeastern Louisiana. A full manufacturer¿s warranty will be attached to each unit. The contractor will install two new units and dispose of both existing units, and any other parts and debris left over from project.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_Single_Source_Justification_AC_CPNWR_FE_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LA-cameron prairie NWR-replace AC units | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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