J041--Repair of Blood Bank Walk-In Cooler
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, has awarded a sole-source contract to LAMB MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC for the Repair of a Blood Bank Walk-In Cooler at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center. The award, valued at $18,786.00, was made on April 10, 2026, due to the urgent and critical nature of the requirement.
Scope of Work
The awarded services encompass all necessary labor, transportation, parts, test equipment, tools, and expertise required to fully repair the Blood Bank Walk-In Cooler. The specific services are detailed in a Statement of Work (SOW), which was referenced in the justification document.
Contract Details
- Award Type: Sole-Source Award
- Award Number: 36C25026P0549
- Award Amount: $18,786.00
- Award Date: April 10, 2026
- Awardee: LAMB MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC (UEI: N8SZGXV94XM5)
- Awardee Address: 7061 CORPORATE CIR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
- Justification: The award was justified under FAR 12.102(a) due to the urgent and critical need for the repair, which precluded full and open competition.
Set-Aside & Justification
While market research identified approximately 1,300 small businesses (SDVOSB or VOSB) under NAICS code 811310, the urgent nature of the requirement for the Blood Bank Walk-In Cooler repair prevented additional market research and necessitated a sole-source award. Lamb Mechanical was identified as the vendor capable of completing the repairs promptly.
Point of Contact
For inquiries regarding this award, the Contracting Officer is Luke A. Turner at luke.turner@va.gov or 513-559-3702.