J059--Maintenance and Repair of the Johnson Controls Metasys BAS at the St. Louis VA Medical Center (Jefferson Barracks Division)
ID: 36C25525Q0053Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice for the maintenance and repair of the Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, Jefferson Barracks Division. The procurement aims to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Johnson Controls, Inc., which is uniquely qualified to provide the specialized services required for this system under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901. The contractor will be responsible for conducting weekly and monthly maintenance visits, ensuring compliance with manufacturer standards, and providing unlimited emergency repair services, all while maintaining thorough documentation of inspections and repairs. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by November 18, 2024, to be considered, as the VA will negotiate exclusively with Johnson Controls if no viable responses are received. For further inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Leslie Ross at Leslie.Ross2@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1964.

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    Leslie RossContract Specialist
    (913) 946-1964
    Leslie.Ross2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice regarding the maintenance and repair of the Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) at the St. Louis VA Medical Center, Jefferson Barracks Division. The intent is to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to Johnson Controls, Inc., based on the requirement for specialized services that only this vendor can fulfill under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901. Key requirements include weekly and monthly site visits for maintenance and energy management, respectively, as well as unlimited emergency repairs and system parts provision. The contractor must ensure thorough preventive maintenance according to manufacturer standards, including documentation of inspections and repairs. Response time for emergency service is within one hour, and all parts must be new OEM or approved equivalents. The notice requests interested parties to submit a capabilities statement by the response deadline of November 18, 2024. If no viable responses are received, the VA will negotiate exclusively with Johnson Controls. This document highlights the VA’s commitment to ensuring proper care and functionality of essential systems within its facilities while adhering to regulatory and operational standards.
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