2330--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - CFort Replacement
Overview
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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.
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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Emergency Management (OEM), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the replacement of a Containerized Fold Out Rigid Shelter (C-FORT) unit. This procurement aims to replace one C-FORT 96 unit with a mobilizer, which was destroyed in an accident. The estimated cost for the unit is $498,995.
Purpose & Background
VHA OEM currently operates 19 C-FORT units nationally for disaster response, infrastructure support, and special events. To maintain uniformity in use, training, transportation, and user familiarity, VHA OEM intends to procure the replacement unit from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Elite Aluminum. Introducing a different system would be highly disruptive, incurring significant costs (estimated over $3M) for retraining over 100 personnel, adapting vehicles, and delaying critical deployments. Elite Aluminum holds patents and unique manufacturing methods for these specialized units.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- One (1) C-FORT 96 unit with mobilizer.
- The unit is a 3-room portable building, fully deployed, with a self-standing generator or shore power capability.
- Estimated delivery time is 90 days after the order is placed.
- The delivery location for the OEM office is Martinsburg, WV.
Contract Details
- Type: Fixed-Price Purchase Order contract.
- Estimated Value: $498,995.
- Authority: Sole source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.
- Price Reasonableness: Government will provide a basis for price reasonableness per FAR 13.106-3(2)(i-vii).
- Period of Performance: Based on the time required to build and deliver the C-FORT.
Eligibility & Response
- This is a sole source procurement to Elite Aluminum.
- This announcement is posted as a Special Notice in accordance with FAR 5.2.
- Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit information to the Contracting Officer.
- Response Due: December 11, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Robert O'Keefe Jr., Contracting Officer, at Robert.Okeefejr@va.gov.