41 -- McQuay Model WDC050 Dual Compressor Water Cooled Centrifugal Chiller

The General Services Administration plans to award a sole-source contract to AAF-McQuay Incorporated for the procurement of a McQuay WDC050 Dual Compressor Water Cooled Centrifugal Chiller, designed to support large-scale computer systems. This contract will be executed under FAR 6.302-1 authority, allowing negotiation with only one responsible source due to unique agency requirements that no other services can fulfill. The solicitation is governed by provisions current through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14, and requires all inquiries to be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer by close of business on March 22, 2005. The contract, identified by solicitation number 4THO17058008, involves the purchase of specialized equipment under NAICS code 335999, and is managed by the GSA Fas Aas Region 4 office located in Atlanta, Georgia. The contracting officer, Brenda A. Spence, serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement. The emphasis is on obtaining the specified chiller unit to meet the agency’s technical and operational needs, with the procurement process reflecting a streamlined approach to negotiate directly with AAF-McQuay Incorporated based on their unique capability to provide the required equipment.