Z1DA--FY26 NRM - PN: 438-26-500 EMERGENCY Sanitary Sewer Repair - Bldg 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23 in Des Moines, Iowa, awarded a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract valued at $1,370,586 to C. & J. Inc. for emergency sanitary sewer repairs at Building 1 of the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. The action was justified under the authority of 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(2) and RFO 6.103-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency, as the aging sewer system faced imminent structural failure that threatened critical healthcare operations. The contractor, previously engaged in a video inspection of the system, possessed unique familiarity with the infrastructure and the specialized equipment necessary for trenchless relining, making them the only practicable source capable of immediate response. Work includes high-pressure jetting, carbide-bit descaling, and in-place relining of approximately 1,800 to 2,000 linear feet of main line and 1,400 to 1,600 linear feet of branch lines and risers, with temporary portable restrooms and hand-wash stations required to maintain facility operations during construction. Performance must be completed within 75 calendar days of award, which was issued on May 1, 2026, following approval of the Justification and Approval on April 30, 2026. No competitive solicitation was conducted, and no formal evaluation factors, weights, or past performance assessments were applied. The contract contains no specified packaging, marking, invoicing, or payment instructions, and no clause language, attachments beyond the J&A, or subcontracting requirements are documented. The contracting officer, Angie Mabley, is the primary point of contact, while no Contracting Officer’s Representative or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative are identified in the records. Although the awardee is listed as C. & J. Inc. with a UEI of K2KMXYRAYNN3, the contractor was referenced during justification as Roto-Rooter, suggesting a possible subcontracting relationship or data inconsistency. No socioeconomic status, small business certifications, Davis-Bacon compliance, or other representations were disclosed. The work is performance-based, with acceptance determined by the restoration of reliable wastewater service and prevention of system failure, rather than adherence to formal technical specifications.