M1NB--TVHS VAMC Extension - Full Time Boiler Plant Operators

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 9 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to S.M. Lawrence Company, Inc. for full-time Boiler Plant Operator services at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Medical Center. The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C24926Q0064, has an estimated value of $575,280 and covers a six-month period from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, with no option periods. The acquisition was justified under FAR 13.5 and FAR 6.303-2 due to the unique qualifications required to operate the facility’s three Cleaver Brooks boilers and associated utility systems, including 24/7 operational readiness, compliance with VHA Directive 1810 for 90-day training, mandatory PIV card access, and federal background checks. Only S.M. Lawrence Company, Inc. was determined capable of meeting these stringent technical, safety, and personnel requirements within the necessary timeframe, eliminating viable competition. The contractor will provide qualified Boiler Plant Operators responsible for continuous monitoring, maintenance, emergency generator operation, safety device testing, and accurate logging of system parameters at the Nashville Medical Center, located at 1330 Murfreesboro Pike. Personnel must be available for unpredictable shift rotations and able to respond with as little as 24 hours’ notice. The procurement followed simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), with no competitive solicitation, evaluation factors, or pricing breakdowns required. All performance occurs at the medical center, and acceptance criteria are tied to compliance with federal security protocols, VA regulations, and operational readiness standards. The Unique Entity ID for the contractor is G3KJLXAG4F21, and the contract is reported under NAICS code 238220. No socioeconomic, small business, or other set-asides were applied, and no contracting officer’s representative is formally designated. Invoicing details, payment office information, and specific clause language are not provided in the available documentation.