J--Chiller Repair Intend to Sole Source

The Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Salisbury, North Carolina is planning to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for the fiscal year 2017 to provide annual cleaning and quality control services, specifically including repair work on a McQuay Chiller, Model ALR065C. This contract is intended to be awarded exclusively to Daikin Applied, under the authority that identifies them as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency’s requirements, with no alternative suppliers or services considered necessary. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 811310, which classifies it within the building equipment contractors sector, with a large business size standard of $7.5 million. While the notice invites interested parties to express interest and capability to meet the requirement, responses are requested only within two days of the notice's publication date, which is March 9, 2017. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposals or quotes, and the government reserves full discretion over whether to proceed with competition based on any responses received. Inquiries about the contract must be submitted electronically; verbal or telephonic questions will not be accepted, ensuring a clear and documented communication process.