What this opportunity is
The United States Department of Justice's United States Marshals Service in the Northern District of Texas is acquiring air conditioning repair services under a commercial acquisition. This procurement is suitable for small businesses, particularly those in the electrical and plumbing industry, as it falls under NAICS code 238220. The notice type is a justification, indicating that the government will not be soliciting bids, and the estimated total value is $5,529.00, which is below the simplified acquisition threshold.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
United States Department of Justice
United States Marshals Service
Northern District of Texas
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Commercial Item Sole Source Justification (FAR Overhaul Part 12)
This action is a commercial acquisition conducted under FAR Overhaul Part 12.
Threshold applicability and commercial procedures shall be applied consistent with FAR Overhaul 12.001 and the updated SAT
definition in FAR Overhaul 2.101.
(Authority is issued under E.O. 14275, OMB M-25-26, and FAR Overhaul 1.304)
MIQ Request Number M-26-D77-R-000043
Contract Specialist’s Name Julie M. Simpson
Technical Point of Contact Annette Dominguez
Nature or Description of Action
This memorandum explains the absence of competition for this
acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this
requirement and the requirement is not expected to exceed the
simplified acquisition threshold.
Description of Supply or Service
This new action is to replace the air conditioning compressor
under warranty work located in the United States Marshals
Service (USMS) Northern District of Texas Fort Worth facility.
Currently the A/C Unit USMS purchased to cool the cellblock
and surrounding office area is not cooling. The temperature in
the cellblock can get up to 90 degrees. All work performed
under this Statement of Work involves A/C Unit equipment
required to keep the system in working order.
Anticipated Period of Performance:
June 22, 2026, to July 31, 2026
Estimated Total Value $5,529.00
Vendor’s / Brand Name Texas Total Comfort Systems, LLC
UEI: GHFKHJG8QLL3
Indicate Authority for Limiting Sources
FAR Overhaul Part 6.103-2 Unusual and compelling
urgency. Authority. 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) or 41 U.S.C.
3304(a)(2).
Requirements of the Procurement that
makes it necessary to limit sources.
This requirement is urgent because the current air conditioning
compressor is failing. When the compressor fails the area is
not cooled which makes the temperature reach unacceptable
levels. USMS has the responsibility to properly cool the area
for prisoners to be held while in transfer or waiting on court.
This space is also used for attorneys to meet with the inmates.
This creates safety concerns for the District Office, the safety
of the Judiciary and Court, facility safety as well as the safety
and well-being of the detainees, to include in-custody criminal
and material witnesses.
Results of Market Research Due to the urgency of this requirement and the approvals
granted by GSA to work at this facility, limited market research
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United States Department of Justice
United States Marshals Service
Northern District of Texas
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was conducted. While other vendors could potentially perform
this service, granting them access to the facility would take
additional time, which could impact the agency as discussed
above.
Actions to remove or overcome any
barriers that led to the restricted
consideration before any subsequent
acquisition for the supplies or services
If this requirement was not of such urgency, there would be
time to solicit and obtain three quotes. However, due to the
urgency, soliciting is not advantageous to the government due
to the reasons discussed above. This notice will be posted in
accordance with FAR Overhaul Part 5.
List of sources/vendors interested Texas Total Comfort Systems, LLC.
Any other facts supporting the
justification Not applicable
Method for Determining Fair and
Reasonable Pricing
The proposed price of $5,529.00 is considered fair and
reasonable based FAR Overhaul Part 15.404-1(b)(4).
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United States Marshals Service
Northern District of Texas
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Certifications and Approvals
Technical / Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance which
are included in this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
____________________
Annette Dominguez
Technical Point of Contact
Supervisory/Senior Contract Specialist Concurrence: In accordance with USMS Policy Directive 6.1,
Section 7(c) I hereby concur with proceeding with this Soliciting from a Commercial Sole Source Justification.
_____________________________
Freddie Everett
Supervisory Contracting Officer
Contracting Officer’s Determination: Based upon the information provided in this document, I hereby
approve the acquisition of the required supply or service without competition. I also certify that the publication
requirements established in FAR Overhaul 5.102 have been or will be fulfilled.
_____________________________
Julie M. Simpson
Contracting Officer
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.