Rental of Heating Equipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) with United Rentals, 5540 Ayers, Corpus Christi, TX 78415. United Rentals provides the temporary air conditioning equipment and ductwork which provides the temperature control within W. Ursula Ave. Holding Facility in McAllen, TX currently being used by CBP's McAllen Border Patrol Station. The addition of temporary accessory heating units are necessary to ensure that the Holding Facility is heated (through the use of currently existing a/c equipment and duct work) during the winter months of December 21, 2015 through February 8, 2016 for the occupants of the facility. United Rentals is the only source available in the McAllen, TX area capable of providing the required services through the use of their existing air conditioning equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with United Rentals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all parties that express interest and provide their capability to satisfy this requirement will be considered. No solicitation will be issued, therefore, all requests for the solicitation will be considered non-responsive. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. All interested parties must express their interest and capabilities in writing via e-mail to yolanda.s.brown@cbp.dhs.gov and troy.s.brooks@cbp.dhs.gov prior to the closing date of this notice. The anticipated award date is December 22, 2015.