H312--Fire System Upgrades/Semi Annual Inspections-CI POP: 01/01/2025 to 12/30/2026 4
ID: 36C26325Q0042Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350)

PSC

INSPECTION- FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT (H312)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fa7e30f3155648879d194e06b739f59e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract for fire system upgrades and semi-annual inspections of Simplex Fire Alarm Systems to Johnson Controls, Inc. This contract, which will be effective from January 1, 2025, to December 30, 2026, is necessitated by the proprietary nature of the existing fire alarm systems, which require upgrades that seamlessly integrate with current infrastructure. The services provided by Johnson Controls are critical for maintaining operational safety and compliance within VA healthcare facilities. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Marie N. Weathers at marie.weathers@va.gov by October 9, 2024, although the VA anticipates that only Johnson Controls can fulfill the requirements outlined in this presolicitation notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marie N WeathersContract Specialist
    605-347-2511 x16673
    Marie.Weathers@va.gov
    Files
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    36C26325Q0042.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 23 intends to solicit a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract for fire system upgrades and semi-annual inspections, specifically for Simplex Fire Alarm Systems, to be executed by Johnson Controls, Inc. This contract, spanning from January 1, 2025, to December 30, 2026, arises from the proprietary status of Johnson Controls on the existing fire alarm systems. The VA requires these upgrades to seamlessly integrate with its current systems. The agency justifies this sole-source award under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as Johnson Controls is identified as the exclusive provider capable of meeting its technical requirements. While not a formal solicitation, other vendors may submit capability statements by October 9, 2024, but the VA has indicated that it anticipates only Johnson Controls can fulfill the necessary criteria. This presolicitation notice reflects the VA's objective to maintain operational safety and compliance within its healthcare facilities while emphasizing the unique capabilities offered by Johnson Controls as a critical service provider.
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