Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: SOCA - Rental of Heat Load Bank
Deadline: 02 Sep 2025
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 125195417
Document Ref. No.: FA930225Q0097
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Description
Notice Type: Synopsis of Contract Action - Rental of Heat Load Bank - Sole Source Award to United Rentals Power & HVAC Branch
Justification, Statutory Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - Soliciting Competition; (b)Soliciting from a single source. (1) For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, and brand-name or industrial mobilization). The authority permitting the use of noncompetitive procedures is 41 U.S.C. 3304 (a)(1).
Contract Award Date: TBD Contract Award Number: TBD
Synopsis:
This is a Sole Source synopsis published for informational purposes only.
The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to United Rentals Power & HVAC Branch located at 1910 Stonehurst DrRialto, CA to rent a Heat Load Bank. In order to comply with FAR 5.207(c)(15), the reason for lack of competition is as follows:
We are requesting a severable rental contract with a 12-month period of performance, allowing for termination for convenience. The dedicated chillers are currently experiencing operational instability due to insufficient building heat load, leading to frequent off-line events. The heat load bank is intended to provide the necessary heat load to ensure continuous chiller operation. Specifically, a water-cooled load bank is required to facilitate testing of large electrical systems, such as generators or UPS units, within the facility. Water-cooled load banks offer superior heat dissipation capabilities, particularly in confined environments, by utilizing water circulation to effectively remove generated heat. This results in a more compact footprint, quieter operation, and improved overall heat manageme...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : FA930225Q0097
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE ::
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Aug 26, 2025 09:44 am PDT
Original Response Date: Sep 02, 2025 08:00 am PDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Sep 03, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: 6625 - ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS
NAICS Code: 334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
Place of Performance: Edwards, CA 93524 USA
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