The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls Inc. for a Metasys Retrofit project at the Providence VA Medical Center, specifically in Building 32. The project involves the removal of existing non-functional Trane Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems and their replacement with Johnson Controls' Metasys Extended Architecture DDC, which will be integrated into the facility-wide Building Management System (BMS). This upgrade is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and compatibility within the existing Metasys infrastructure, as Johnson Controls holds proprietary rights over the necessary hardware and software, limiting third-party access. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by January 9, 2026, to Rosangela Pereira at Rosangela.Pereira@va.gov, as the VA seeks to determine if competitive procedures could be utilized for this acquisition, although the final decision on competition remains at the government's discretion.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 01, intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls Inc. for a Metasys Retrofit in Building 32 at the Providence VA Medical Center. This project involves removing existing Trane DDC systems and replacing them with Johnson Controls Metasys Extended Architecture DDC, integrating them into the facility-wide Metasys BMS. The scope includes upgrading two Air Handling Units (AHUs), 53 Fan Coil Unit (FCU) controllers, and the main BAS Metasys System. The sole source justification is based on Johnson Controls Inc.'s proprietary claim over Metasys hardware and software, which limits third-party access and ensures system compatibility. The work is expected to be completed within 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with specific work hours and parking restrictions. The VA is requesting capability statements from other responsible sources by January 9, 2026, to determine if competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition, though a non-competitive decision remains at the government's discretion.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Networking Contracting Office (NCO 01) located in Providence, RI intends to enter into a sole source procurement, pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1, with Johnson Controls Inc., for the following requirement:
Metasys Retrofit B-32 DDC
Statement of Work
GENERAL:
Remove existing, non-functional Trane DDC and replace with Johnson Controls Metasys Extended Architecture DDC and tie into facility wide Metasys BMS.
PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK:
BMS BASE BID INCLUSIONS:
DDC/Electronic Control of the following equipment:
AHU Qty. 2
Disconnect and make safe existing Trane controllers
Furnish and install new JCI Controller and point expansion modules
Replace temperature sensors with new (Existing control wiring and end devices to remain).
Provide technical labor to re-commission AHU operation.
Provide deficiency report.
Fan Coil Unit Controllers Qty. 53
Disconnect and make safe existing Trane controllers
Furnish and install JCI CGM controller and sensors (Existing control valves to remain).
Run new thermostat cable and furnish and install JCI Net Stats
Interlock existing Occupancy Sensor Aux contact to FCU controller for setback control.
Provide technical labor to re-commission FCUs.
BAS Metasys System
Replace existing Lon NAE with new SNE JCI Supervisory panel to support ms/tp added equipment
Install new FC communication trunk to replace existing Lon.
Remove existing Lon system points and map new system points into existing JCI Metasys system
Update/Modify existing building graphics to match new controllers and points
SUBMITTALS
At the time of bidding, the Contractor shall submit to the VAMC Providence, RI the following:
Any Required Submittals here: DDC Submittal drawings with sequence of operations for all DDC equipment to be installed
WARRANTIES
One-year parts and labor on installation and DDC components installed.
PROPOSED SCHEDULE:
Work hours for this project are:
7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday -AND-
5:00 PM to 7 AM Monday through Friday and Weekends
Work shall commence upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed from the government and shall be completed within 180 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.
Work Location and Restrictions:
The work site location is at the Providence VA Medical Center in Providence, RI.Â  The contract work is intended to be done at Building 32.Â 
All work shall be done between the hours of \_0700 and \_0700 (depending on work area and work to be performed) Monday through Sunday, holidays excepted, unless other times are arranged in advance and approved in writing by the Project Manager.Â  When the contractor s work interferes with hospital functions, such as when work produces excessive noise, odors, dust, utility service interruptions, or other interferences with normal hospital operations that cannot be contained within the area of work, the contractor shall schedule said work at other than normal hours and as directed by the Project Manager.
PARKING:
Parking is rigidly controlled throughout the Medical Center.Â  Contractor parking is only allowed in parking lot number 10, located south of Building 1 and at the Davis Park location off Chalkstone Avenue.Â  Parking in designated patient parking areas is strictly prohibited. Parking on grass is also prohibited.Â  Parking for equipment necessary to perform the work will be authorized in advance of starting the project. Parking passes will be issued by the VA Police.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 334290.
Johnson Controls Inc. holds sole claim on their proprietary Metasys hardware and software. 3rd party servicers and installers do not have access to the hardware, software, or training necessary to fulfill the terms set forth in the SOW. 3rd party vendors do not have access to the hardware, software, or training necessary to fulfill the terms set forth in the SOW. The Metasys systems in place is a legacy system and vendors other than JCI will suffer unacceptable delays in or complete inabilities to acquire needed parts. A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. JCI maintains control over the proprietary technology used in and needed to service the Metasys systems in place at the VAMC.
This notice of intent is not a solicitation nor is it a request for proposal. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide the requested services, in writing by Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3PM EST time. Responses should be sent to Rosangela Pereira at Rosangela.Pereira@va.gov. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. A determination not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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