Intent to Sole Source - Installation of DDC NAE Engine
ID: IHS1507702Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/45ea18e099e94a78815db7efc1ddb8c0/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area Indian Health Service, intends to award a sole source contract for the installation of a Direct Digital Controls (DDC) NAE engine at the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Arizona. The project involves replacing a malfunctioning NAE2 engine, which is critical for regulating indoor air quality and ensuring the safety of patients and staff, as the facility's DDC system has been in operation since the early 2000s. The selected contractor, Johnson Controls, is uniquely qualified due to their ownership of the existing Metasys System licenses and their prior work on the facility's DDC system, which is essential to avoid service interruptions that could impact patient care. Interested parties may contact Tanya Begay at tanya.begay2@ihs.gov or call 928-674-7635 for further information, with the contract period set from May 12, 2025, to September 30, 2025.

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    Tanya Begay
    (928) 674-7635
    tanya.begay2@ihs.gov
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    Statement of Work.pdf
    The Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) in Chinle, Arizona, seeks a contractor to replace the malfunctioning NAE2 engine within its Direct Digital Controls (DDC) system, which regulates indoor air quality crucial for patient and staff safety. This system, operating since the early 2000s, consists of five engines, with NAE2 now requiring an upgrade after NAE5's recent replacement. The contractor's responsibilities include providing necessary tools, scheduling the project, signing in on arrival, replacing and reprogramming the NAE2 engine, installing a new network panel, and ensuring functional communication with Metasys controls. Post-installation, the contractor must test the programming and operational adjustments. The project emphasizes clear communication with designated contacts and requires a service report upon completion. This RFP underscores the facility's commitment to maintaining health standards through updated technological solutions, reflecting broader goals of government initiatives in healthcare infrastructure enhancement.
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