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Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Direct Expansion (DX) Fan Coil Units (FCUs)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE (4740) • Product Service Code (PSC) : Y1AZ | Last Modified: 06/07/2023

Procurement Summary

General Construction/Tenant Improvements in Honolulu, Hawaii

Waiver Rationale Summary

The Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Direct Expansion (DX) Fan Coil Units (FCUs) were determined to be the only acceptable type of equipment given occupancy needs and installation space constraints in an existing building. Market research identified the seven contractors who provide and service VRF DX systems in the Hawaii geographical area, and only foreign-made products were identified.

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?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Conditionally Consistent with Policy

Product

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS

NAICS

236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Date Submitted

05/08/2023

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 3 and 5 years

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

US COAST GUARD