W036--COVID Emergency - Negative Air Machine Rentals - Sunbelt Rentals

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 21, is proceeding with a contract award exceeding $25,000 for the emergency acquisition of negative air machine rentals related to COVID-19. This procurement follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106 procedures, utilizing a sole source justification given the urgent nature of the requirement, and is not open for competitive quotes. The acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 532490, indicating equipment rental services, and the contract is specifically designated for rentals from Sunbelt Rentals to support the emergency response efforts. The contracting office responsible for this action is located in Mather, California, and the procurement aims to quickly secure necessary equipment to address pandemic-related needs. Francis M. Cattuzzo-Andersen serves as the Contracting Officer and the primary point of contact for further inquiries. The contract solicitation was posted in July 2020, reflecting a timely response to the pandemic emergency within the Veterans Health Administration network.