The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for a Facility Security System Upgrade for the Pharmacy Cache system at the Milwaukee Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). This procurement is based on FAR 8.405-6, which indicates that Johnson Controls, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's specific requirements. The upgrade is critical for enhancing the security of the pharmacy cache, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protecting sensitive materials. Interested firms that believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capability statements, including product details and customer references, to Michelle R. Klug at michelle.klug2@va.gov by January 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. No competitive quotes will be accepted, and the government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source negotiation if no responses are received.

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The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. for a Facility Security System Upgrade for the Pharmacy Cache system at the Milwaukee VAMC. This action, identified under Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0172 and NAICS Code 561621, is based on FAR 8.405-6, which stipulates that Johnson Controls, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents are available. However, firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit detailed information about their products, services, and references to Michelle R. Klug (michelle.klug2@va.gov) by January 12, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time. The government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with the sole source negotiation.

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IAW FAR 8.405-6 the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for Facility Security System Upgrade for the Pharmacy Cache system.
IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B); only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This will be a firm fixed price contract. The NAICS Code is 561621.
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as references from other customers who are using these products and service to the Contracting Officer by 3:00PM Local Time 01/12/2026. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Johnson Controls, Inc.
Capability statements shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Michelle Klug at Michelle.Klug2@va.gov. TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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