Dehumidifiers
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 4460 | Last Modified: 09/26/2024
Procurement Summary
MEDCOM seeks to purchase ninety (90) 50-pint portable dehumidification units for the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) barracks rooms. Salient Characteristics are as follows: • Extracts up 45-50 pints of water every 24 hours. • Water collection bucket holds a minimum of 12 pints • A pump that provides alternative draining method when bucket is full • Full indicator light • Auto shutoff prevents overflow • Washable air filter • Recessed handles and caster wheels for easy portability • Power cord minimum length is 40 inches • ENERGY STAR certified • 110/120 VAC power requirements
Waiver Rationale Summary
A previous attempt was made at soliciting this requirement in GSA eBuy. A total of 24 vendors were selected. The RFQ closed after 11 days and only one quote was received. The quote was for Chinese made dehumidifiers. The vendor stated that there are no dehumidifiers that meet the salient characteristics required by the customer that are made in the United States. The contracting specialist conducted additionally market research and reached out to an additional 10 vendors using SBS DBS. Three vendors replied back stating they do not have dehumidifiers made in the U.S. that meet those specifications. One vendor said the only U.S. made dehumidifiers he sells are industrial sizes. Since we are unable to provide the requiring activity with the product they need made in the United States, an exception waiver to the Buy American Act is requested.
No
No
Consistent with Policy
AIR PURIFICATION EQUIPMENT
335210 - Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing
09/23/2024
N/A
Pre-solicitation
Instant Delivery Only
Individual Waiver
DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)