J--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
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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 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 Emerson Boiler, Inc. This non-competitive award is for the urgent replacement of a hot water circulating valve at the John F. Kennedy Day School due to a critical lack of heat in the main school building, kitchen, and administration office.
Purpose & Justification
This action is an urgent request to restore heating to critical school facilities. Emerson Boiler, Inc. has been identified as the sole source provider under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) because they are the original installer of the heating system, making them uniquely qualified to address the issue promptly and effectively.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the replacement of a hot water circulating valve at the John F. Kennedy Day School.
Timeline
- Anticipated Delivery: February 27, 2026
- Response Date for Notice of Intent: January 31, 2026
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
Additional Information
This is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available, and no technical questions regarding this requirement will be answered. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a statement of capabilities by the response date.
Point of Contact
Charmaine Williams-James, Contracting Officer Email: Charmaine.Williams-James@bie.edu