W038--Laundry HVAC Rental
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, has issued a Justification for Single Source Award for the urgent rental of temporary chiller, air handler, and generator equipment. This sole-source award, valued at $255,607.27, was made to United Rentals on May 15, 2026, to address a critical HVAC failure in the medical center's commercial laundry facility. The equipment was required to be functional by May 18, 2026, due to forecasted high temperatures.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the rental and installation of a temporary chiller, air handler, and generator to restore critical HVAC functionality to the commercial laundry at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. This urgent need aims to prevent operational disruption and maintain appropriate environmental conditions.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Award (Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition - JOFOC)
- Awardee: United Rentals
- Award Amount: $255,607.27
- Award Date: May 15, 2026
- Product Service Code (PSC): W038 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Construction, Mining, Excavating, And Highway Maintenance Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 532412 (Rental and Leasing of Other Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies)
Justification
This award was made on an urgent and compelling basis due to a critical air handler failure in the commercial laundry, with temperatures forecasted to reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit by May 18, 2026. Cursory market research indicated that United Rentals was the only local company capable of providing and installing the necessary equipment by the required deadline. This action was approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).
Set-Aside
This was a sole-source award; therefore, no set-aside designation applies.
Contact Information
For further information, contact Alison Klein, Contracting Officer, at ALISON.KLEIN@VA.GOV or 304-623-3461 X 4143.