SOCA - Rental of Heat Load Bank

Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action – Rental of Heat Load Bank – Sole Source Award to United Rentals Power & HVAC Branch

Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). The authority permitting the use of noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).

Contract Award Date: TBD

Contract Award Number: TBD

Synopsis:

This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.

The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to United Rentals Power & HVAC Branch located at 1910 Stonehurst DrRialto, CA to rent a Heat Load Bank.

In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:

We are requesting a severable rental contract with a 12-month period of performance, allowing for termination for convenience. The dedicated chillers are currently experiencing operational instability due to insufficient building heat load, leading to frequent off-line events. The heat load bank is intended to provide the necessary heat load to ensure continuous chiller operation. Specifically, a water-cooled load bank is required to facilitate testing of large electrical systems, such as generators or UPS units, within the facility. Water-cooled load banks offer superior heat dissipation capabilities, particularly in confined environments, by utilizing water circulation to effectively remove generated heat. This results in a more compact footprint, quieter operation, and improved overall heat management compared to air-cooled alternatives.

Given the extensive outreach conducted through both GSA and SAM.gov, with no vendors responding to the Request for Information, a sole source justification is warranted. This lack of response indicates a specialized requirement and limited market availability, suggesting that United Rentals possesses unique capabilities not readily available elsewhere. Pursuing a sole source agreement with United Rentals will ensure timely project completion and access to the necessary expertise while avoiding further delays.

There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.

Contractors must be registered in System for Award (SAM) at www.sam.gov

Please submit all questions, comments, and feedback regarding this product to the following Points of Contact:

 Ms. Anne Beach, Contracting Officer, Email: anne.beach@us.af.mil

 Mr. Abel Alcantar, Contracting Specialist, Email: abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil

No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel.

The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE: This is a Synopsis of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action on this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted.