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VA70117N0089Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central (VA-PCAC) plans to sole source a contract to Power & Energy Systems, Inc. to provide specialized operational training for staff at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Michigan. This training pertains to the newly installed biomass-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) plant, a cutting-edge system tailored specifically for the facility's utility and packaging requirements. Given the unique technology and design, BC VAMC staff require comprehensive and detailed instruction to ensure safe and efficient operation of the CHP plant. This procurement aligns with FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only one responsible source can meet the agency's specific needs. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330 with a size standard of $15 million. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids, firms capable of meeting the requirements may submit written notifications within seven days, providing detailed supporting evidence of their qualifications. The Contracting Officer, Douglas Kustra, will evaluate any responses but retains sole discretion over proceeding with sole sourcing. If no viable responses are received, the VA-PCAC will finalize the sole source contract with Power & Energy Systems, Inc.

General Info

VA-PCAC to sole source training contract to Power & Energy Systems for CHP plant operation.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Pcac (36C776)

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

VA701-17-N-0089 Battle Creek CHP Operator Support Training

2 pages · special-notice

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PostedJun 26

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Notice updatedJun 27

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Pcac (36C776)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeINDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Pcac (36C776)

Office AddressINDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

Contacts

Douglas KustraContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs Program Contracting Activity Central (VA-PCAC), intends to sole source this contract to Power & Energy Systems, Inc., to provide operational instruction, for Battle Creek VA Medical Center (BC VAMC) staff, located in Battle Creek, Michigan. Operational instruction will be for the newly installed biomass fueled combined heat and power (CHP) plant. The biomass CHP system is a new technology being introduced to this facility. The BC CHP is uniquely designed to match the utility and packaging needs of the facility. BC VAMC staff requires detailed, extended training specifically tailored to the operational characteristics of this CHP. Proper operational training will ensure the CHP is operated safely and at maximum efficiency. This procurement is being conducted IAW FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NAICS 541330, size standard of 15 million dollars applies to this procurement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days from the date of the publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail, to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information can be emailed to contact@example.gov. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement, based upon responses received to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the VA-PCAC will proceed to sole source this requirement to Power & Energy Systems, Inc., to provide services described above.