S119--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement Tuscaloosa VA Steam Study

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Requirement The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, VISN 7 Contracting Activity intends to negotiate a sole source contract under FAR Subpart 13, Simplified Procedures for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with vendor Alabama Power Company located at 241 Ralph McGill BLVD NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. The associated NAICS code for this is 221122 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Description of equipment requirements: The requirement is for a steam study feasibility study which includes an analysis of alternatives. Goals are to inspect the system in and around the medical center, to increase efficiency and reduce carbon emissions to the maximum extent practicable. A task order from a mandatory GSA Areawide Utility Contract GS00P15BSD1133 is contemplated. It is the Government's belief that only the proposed vendor possesses the required capabilities to successfully meet this requirement. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate with only Alabama Power. This notice of intent to sole source is not a solicitation (request for competitive quotes). No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and must be sent via email. Responses must be received no later than 10:00am EST on Monday, 06 March 2023. Matthew Durden Contracting Officer [email protected]