Award Notice - Repair Hot Water Tank & Boiler System B370 IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)

The Alpena CRTC Contracting Office – Alpena, MI, has awarded a firm fixed price contract, number W50S8624P0003, on a sole source basis to Meridian Contracting Services, LLC, CAGE: 3F0L0, under the authority 41 U.S.C. 1901, IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only one source is reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.This is an Award Notice under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Synopsis of the Proposed Contract Action was not required IAW FAR 5.202(a)(2). 

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with a Period of Performance of 30 Days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Small Business Size Standard is $19.0M.

The boiler system at the Fire Department, building 370, of the Alpena CRTC overpressurized causing the boiler to crack and fail, which resulted in flooding of the mechanical room and associated equipment within the Fire Department. The building is currently inoperable, causing a life/health/safety issue.

IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available, such as with urgent requirements. Additionally, IAW FAR 6.001, FAR 6 does not apply to Simplified Acquisition Procedures.