NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Natural Gas
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Sole Source for Natural Gas supply at the Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs facilities (Fisher House and Whitney Street) in Augusta, GA. The VA intends to award this contract to Scana Energy Marketing, LLC. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit capabilities statements demonstrating clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses are due by February 20, 2026.
Purpose
This notice, published in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.101, informs industry of the Government's intent to execute a Sole Source Purchase Order under FAR Part 12, specifically FAR Part 12.102, Soliciting from A Single Source. The intended set-aside is 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8).
Requirement Details
- Service: Natural Gas supply
- Location: Charlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs (Fisher House and Whitney Street), VISN 07, 950 15th Street Augusta, GA 30904
- Contract Type: Base period plus 4 one-year options
- NAICS Code: 221210 (SBA Size Standard: 1150 employees)
- PSC Code: S111 (Gas Services)
Intended Contractor
Scana Energy Marketing, LLC, located at 6100 Emerald PKWY, Dublin OH 43016.
Submission & Response
- This is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals; no solicitation document is available.
- Interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable may identify their interest and submit a capabilities statement.
- Responses must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government.
- Submission Deadline: 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on February 20, 2026.
- Submission Method: Via email to Mary Jane Coffman at mary.coffman@va.gov.
- Email Subject Line: "Natural Gas Fisher House – M. Coffman".
Important Notes
Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.