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.