W--Emergency rental of 500 KW Generator set

The VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi is pursuing a sole source procurement under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, specifically citing FAR 6.302-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency. This urgency arises from the need to avoid serious injury, financial or otherwise, to the Government should there be any delay in awarding the contract. The procurement targets Cummins Mid-South, LLC, based in Memphis, Tennessee, to supply a 500KW generator set on a firm fixed price basis. This generator is intended to provide emergency power to the patient building while the primary generator is undergoing replacement, with a critical deadline for installation no later than August 22, 2011. The contract falls under NAICS code 532412 and is titled "W--Emergency rental of 500 KW Generator set." This is a direct award without competitive bidding, emphasizing the Government’s discretion in deciding not to compete. The procurement is designed to ensure uninterrupted power to critical medical facilities, highlighting the project's time-sensitive and essential nature. The notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation for competitive quotes and that the sole source justification has been prepared to support this urgent acquisition.