Multistack Chiller Parts

The U.S. Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana, requires immediate repair and recommissioning of its Multistack Set-B chiller system through a sole-source contract awarded to MultiStack Technologies, the original equipment manufacturer, under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), due to proprietary technical dependencies and the absence of any alternative qualified sources. The scope of work involves the installation of new controllers and heat exchange modules, a software upgrade, and replacement of critical components including tandem scroll compressors, condenser and evaporator coils, pump motors, solenoid valves, circuit breakers, sensors, gauges, seal kits, and control boards, all listed with specific part numbers and technical specifications. The technician must perform all work on-site at the embassy to restore full operational capability, as system failure would pose a significant risk to embassy functions. The estimated contract value is $79,180.74, with no formal competitive procurement process, and delivery and performance are localized exclusively in Georgetown, Guyana. The contract includes no specified delivery terms, packaging requirements, preservation methods, labeling standards, barcoding, or formal inspection criteria beyond OEM-driven system integrity and Government certification of functionality. The procurement is non-competitive, with no evaluation factors, weights, or ranking criteria applied, and award hinges solely on the OEM’s unique access to proprietary parts and technical expertise. No formal security clearance, organizational conflict of interest provisions, or contract options are delineated, though the urgency and mission-critical nature of the chiller system are emphasized. The contracting officer is Lee M. Thompson of the Department of State, based in Washington, D.C., with technical oversight provided by Worren P.H. Lewis, the embassy’s Building Engineer Supervisor in Georgetown. Although the contract references the NAICS code 333415 for HVAC equipment manufacturing, no UEI, CAGE code, small business status, or socioeconomic certifications are disclosed for the contractor. The parts are to be delivered and installed without mention of shipping terms, packaging standards, or inspection at origin, with final acceptance tied strictly to on-site operational performance verification by the Government. No formal attachments, invoicing methods, or payment office details are provided, and while certifications are signed by the technical and contracting representatives, standardized FAR representations and clause content are absent.