Primary Controller Upgrade

The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center awarded a sole source contract, solicitation number N50054-18-P-0029, to Damuth Services, Inc. for critical HVAC repairs and upgrades at building LF-18 in Norfolk, Virginia. The project involves the procurement and installation of a new primary controller system for Carrier Water Cooled Chillers 1 and 2, including the installation of Sporlan EXVs, new circuit boards, and BacNet IP integration to ensure compatibility with the existing Trane Building Automation System. Additionally, the scope of work includes replacing the flange gasket, sump float, and auxiliary float for primary condenser pump 2. This acquisition was designated as an urgent simplified acquisition under 150,000 dollars due to equipment obsolescence. The government determined that immediate action was necessary to prevent the potential displacement of 1,800 personnel who would be affected by a loss of climate control. The contract required all work to be performed in compliance with OSHA and NEC standards, with a required delivery date of April 30, 2018. The sole source justification was based on the specialized expertise of Damuth technicians and the need for a non-obsolete control platform from Micro Control Systems.