DISCLAIMER: **This notice of award is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals, nor a request for architect-engineer qualifications. *** 1. Description of Requirement: The National Guard USPFO PR P&C has awarded a sole source contract for a code and criteria review of plans and specifications for Puerto Rico Army National Guard Project No. 431850, Engineering-Housing Maintenance Shop (DPW) at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center (CSJTC), Salinas, Puerto Rico. 2. Basis for Sole Source Award: This award is made under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a), “Only One Responsible Source.” The Government determined that CH2M HILL-HDR JV is the only responsible source capable of performing this work without substantial duplication of cost and unacceptable delays. This determination was based on the following factors: a) Designer of Record: CH2M HILL-HDR JV is the Architect-Engineer firm that originally prepared the design plans and specifications and remains the Designer of Record for this project. b) Performance & Liability Risk: Transferring the code and criteria review to another firm introduces significant performance and liability risks. FAR 52.236-23 assigns liability to the Architect-Engineer Contractor and Designer of Record, with joint and several liability for all entities involved. c) Maintaining Professional Responsibility: Potential updates to plans and specifications due to changing codes and regulations must be performed by the original A-E Contractor and Designer of Record to maintain professional A-E responsibility. d) Intimate Knowledge: CH2M HILL-HDR JV possesses intimate knowledge of design, crucial for a thorough and accurate code and criteria review. A Notice of Intent was previously published on SAM.gov from 28 July 2025 through 11 August 2025 under Notice ID PANNGB-25-P-0000009399 " Notice of Intent to Sole Source Architect/Engineer (A/E) Services to Perform a Code and Criteria Review on Design Documents by the Designer of Record" . No responses were received that demonstrated a viable competitive alternative. 3. Point of Contact: Contracting Officer for USPFO PR P&C:
[email protected] 4. Disclaimer: This Notice of Award is for informational purposes and to fulfill publicizing contract actions requirements and does not constitute an obligation on the part of the Government. ***This notice of award is neither a formal solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals, nor a request for architect-engineer qualifications. *** No solicitation document is available, and telephone requests will not be honored. No other award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only.***