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USAO Install AC in Two Data Closets

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE (4740) • Product Service Code (PSC) : Z2AA | Last Modified: 04/09/2023

Procurement Summary

The purpose of this procurement is to install air conditioning equipment to condition two (2) data closets. The computer server rooms need to be cooled 24/7 to avoid over-heating. Room 4126 shall have a fan coil unit installed that connects into the existing chilled water piping, which is connected to the South Side 20-ton chiller located on the 6th floor roof. Room 4340 requires a small, packaged unit to cool the space. The packaged unit will be installed in the adjacent closet space. The contractor shall include cost for a professional engineer to design both cooling systems.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Ductless Mini Split System HVAC Units are not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. Therefore, it is hereby determined, consistent the FAR 25.202(a)(2) and GSAM 525.202(b), that these items are nonavailable.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

No

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS

NAICS

236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Date Submitted

04/03/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

47PD0622C0005

Solicitation ID

47PD0622R0001

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF