J041--J041--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Support for JCI Metasys Building Automation System (BAS)
ID: 36C25626Q0214Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/71f763ceafd447db8e0b315f10b16a06/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the National Contracting Office No. 16, intends to award a sole-source contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) for support services related to the Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. The contract will cover on-site scheduled services, including upgrades from Revision 12 to 14, preventative and corrective maintenance, and functional training for VA HVAC technicians, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of the existing system. This procurement is critical as JCI is the original equipment manufacturer, ensuring that the services provided meet the specific requirements of the existing equipment. Responses to this notice are due by December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and interested parties may contact Alan Scanio, the Contract Specialist, via email at alan.scanio@va.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alan ScanioContract Specialist
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    alan.scanio@va.gov
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    36C25626Q0214 Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source.pdf
    The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center intends to award a sole-source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. for upgrades, scheduled, and preventative services for its existing Building and Energy Management Control System (BAS). This action is pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.101 (a) (2) and 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1), as only Johnson Controls, Inc. is deemed capable of satisfying agency requirements. The anticipated award date is January 30, 2026. This notice serves informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit clear and convincing evidence of their capability to provide these services, including an authorization letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), by December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 561210, Facilities Support Services. The government will consider all responses to determine if a competitive procurement is advantageous, but the final decision remains at its discretion.
    36C25626Q0214.docx
    The National Contracting Office No. 16 of the Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) for one year. This contract, identified by solicitation number 36C25626Q0214, is for on-site scheduled service of the existing JCI Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) server at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. JCI is the original equipment manufacturer of the system. Responses to this notice are due by December 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The notice provides contact information for Alan Scanio, the Contract Specialist.
    DRAFT Performance Work Statement.pdf
    The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center seeks a contractor for Building and Energy Management Control System Services, specifically for their Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS). The scope includes upgrading the Metasys server from Revision 12 to 14, providing preventative and corrective maintenance, and offering functional training for VA HVAC technicians. Services cover NAEs, NCEs, and ADX components, with a focus on testing, calibration, inspections, and repairs. The contract spans a base year and four option years, with work performed during normal business hours. Personnel must be OEM-certified with five years of experience. Key deliverables include preventive maintenance, detailed service logs, and strict check-in/check-out procedures. The contractor must adhere to all safety, identification, and records management requirements, treating all deliverables as U.S. Government property.
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