45--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. This contract is for the urgent replacement of a water heater at the Navajo Department of Corrections, Crownpoint Judicial Complex (also referred to as the Eastern Navajo Dine Justice Center in Crownpoint, NM). The award is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to urgency and specific requirements.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the urgent replacement of a commercial water heater. This is critical to maintain sanitation and hygiene standards at the facility. The justification highlights the need for a qualified contractor with specific equipment and installation expertise.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
- Anticipated Delivery: May 8, 2026
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Date: April 3, 2026 (for interested parties to submit capability statements if they believe they can meet the requirement)
- Published: April 2, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source procurement; therefore, competitive proposals are not being sought. The decision to award to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC is based on a "Single Source Determination Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)" due to the urgent nature of the requirement and the specific expertise needed.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation is available, and technical questions regarding this requirement will not be answered. Any interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a statement of capability by the response date.