Intent to Sole Source - ERV Cores

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Schwab Vollhaber Lubratt (SVL) Inc. VA requires ERV cores which specifically designed by SVL for the for same day surgery Air Handler Unit for the St. Cloud VA. The ERV cores are proprietary to SVL. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because the software and/or services are unique to It’s Never 2 Late, LLC.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333413 – Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing and the product service code (PSC) is 4130 – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Components.

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Schwab Vollhaber Lubratt (SVL) Inc is the only vendor that can provide the requested services. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to amanda.patterson-elliott@va.gov by 10:00am CST on 6/26/2025. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.