Old Hickory HVAC Replacement

The U.S. Department of the Army, Engineering District Nashville, issued this Justification and Approval under solicitation number W912P526PA032 for the replacement of HVAC units at the Old Hickory powerhouse in Hendersonville, Tennessee. This requirement is classified under NAICS 333415 Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 4120 AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT. Bridget Passatore is the designated point of contact for this action, which includes one redacted attachment detailing the contracting officer’s determination to limit competition.

The government is pursuing this re-procurement on a sole-source basis due to unusual and compelling urgency resulting from a seven-month delay and the termination of the original contract. This expedited acquisition is intended to mitigate health and wellness risks for employees currently working in extreme heat conditions within the powerhouse. To ensure immediate delivery and installation, the Army is contracting with a local small business vendor that routinely provides maintenance for the existing units. This approach was selected as the most expedient manner to fulfill the requirement following the failure of the previous contract.