Intent to Sole Source - BAS
ID: 15F067_BASType: Special Notice
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONFBI-JEHWASHINGTON, DC, 20535, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/5e0c4c95724046899da475b3b568ceff/view
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    The Department of Justice, specifically the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), intends to procure maintenance services for the Albireo Building Automation System (BAS) at the FBI Academy in Clarksburg, West Virginia. This sole-source contract is justified under 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1) due to the proprietary nature of Albireo's technology and the specialized expertise required for services such as operator coaching, preventative maintenance, system backup, and emergency support, which only certified Albireo technicians can provide. The FBI has conducted market research confirming the absence of alternative qualified vendors, emphasizing the importance of maintaining operational integrity and security for its facility management systems through exclusive reliance on trained personnel. Interested parties must submit responses demonstrating competitive advantages by 2:00 pm EST on April 23, 2025, to the primary contact, Logan Swiger, at lswiger2@fbi.gov, or the secondary contact, Jamie Melzer, at jlmelzer@fbi.gov.

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    Logan Swiger
    lswiger2@fbi.gov
    Jamie Melzer
    jlmelzer@fbi.gov
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    Intent to Sole Source - BAS Albireo System.pdf
    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks to procure maintenance services for the Albireo Building Automation System (BAS) at the FBI Academy. This request, justified under 41 U.S.C. §3304(a)(1), involves a sole-source contract with Albireo due to their proprietary technology and specialized systems. The required services include operator coaching, systematic preventative maintenance, system backup, emergency support, and software maintenance involving significant expertise that only certified Albireo technicians possess. Previous market research affirmed the lack of alternative qualified vendors due to Albireo's unique technology and necessary licensing, necessitating this non-competitive procurement process. The estimated acquisition cost will be assessed to ensure it remains fair and reasonable. The FBI plans to continue evaluating the market for potential future acquisitions. This initiative underscores the FBI's investment in ensuring the operational integrity and security of its facility management systems through exclusive reliance on trained Albireo personnel.
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