J041--Minneapolis VAMC Johnson Controls Metasys Maintenance Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C26325Q0311Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls Inc. for the preventative maintenance and servicing of the Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This procurement is justified under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), which allows for contracting with only one responsible source when no other alternatives can meet the agency's requirements. The maintenance of this system is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency and reliability of the facility's environmental controls. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement by January 6, 2025, at 16:00 CT, to express their interest, but no competitive quotes will be accepted. For further inquiries, contact Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov or by phone at 651-293-3009.

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    Jeffrey BrownContracting Officer
    (651) 293-3009
    Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs' Network Contracting Office 23 plans to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls Inc. for the preventative maintenance and servicing of the Johnson Controls Metasys building automation system at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This action falls under FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), allowing for procurement from only one responsible source when no other alternatives meet the agency's requirements. Interested parties may express their capability to provide these services by submitting a capabilities statement by January 6, 2025, at 16:00 CT, but no competitive quotes will be sought. The government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source contract if no viable responses are received by the deadline. Communication regarding this announcement should be directed to Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown. This notice emphasizes the sole sourcing nature of the contract and outlines the process for interested entities to respond.
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