4120--HVAC Controls Equipment - Install

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 16, is issuing a single source justification for the purchase and installation of Johnson Controls Networked DDC controls and associated materials and software updates at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. The estimated amount for this acquisition exceeds the micro-purchase threshold but does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000. Johnson Controls, Inc. is the sole provider for these services because its Metasys system and control equipment are proprietary. This limits availability to their local branch office in Ridgeland, MS, as the only factory-authorized parts and labor provider. Market research confirmed the proprietary nature of the software and equipment, and a notice was posted to solicit responses from other potential authorized vendors. The Contracting Officer has certified the purchase in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, intends to award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price contract to Johnson Controls Inc. for DDC Controls equipment installation at the Jackson MS, VAMC. This decision is based on market research indicating Johnson Controls Inc. as the only responsible source for the required Brand Name equipment, aligning with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotes. However, other responsible sources can express their interest and capability to meet this requirement by December 15, 2025, 10:00 AM CST. Responses must provide compelling evidence of competitive advantage to the government, including business size, socio-economic status, DUNS number, SAM/VetBiz registration, and an authorization letter from Johnson Controls Inc. for non-OEM contractors. The purpose of this notice is informational.