Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Urgent Air System Balancing Service - VA Central California Health Care System

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) Soliciting from a single source. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Wiz Air Inc. for the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) per 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b). Wiz Air Inc., a small business performed all air testing and balancing for the facility for the past 5+ years.

They are uniquely qualified to perform the air testing based on their familiarity with the site, balancing requirements, and infrastructure (valves and damper locations necessary to make the adjustments rapidly. They are available to independently perform the work within 1-2 business days with no government aid or intervention.

No other air balance company is familiar with the medical center infrastructure and spaces that would be capable of independently performing the service without extensive government support which is not available. Currently there is an urgent need to complete the testing in a timely manner.This contract will be a new firm fixed price contract for a one (1) month period.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 238220- Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with an SBA Size Standard of $19 Million. The Product Service code (PSC) is H241 - Equipment and materials testing- refrigeration, air conditioning, and air circulating equipment. This Notice of Intent is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be considered.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Jennifer.Duron@va.gov no later than 9:00 AM Pacific Standard Time on January 30, 2025. No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice.

Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.