J063--Intent to Sole Source Additional Fire Alarm Sprinkler Installation, Repair, and Maintenance at VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville, IL
ID: 36C25224Q0844Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (J063)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5238c9a6ae884baea02a7c91598dc412/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for additional fire alarm sprinkler installation, repair, and maintenance services at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. This procurement is conducted under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures, indicating that only one responsible source can meet the agency's requirements. The contract will be a firm fixed-price agreement for a one-time purchase, emphasizing compliance with VA standards for critical safety systems. Interested firms must submit capability statements by email to Justin Lemke at Justin.Lemke@va.gov by 8:00 AM CST on September 20, 2024, to demonstrate their qualifications, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lemke, JustinContract Specialist
    (414) 844-4800
    Justin.Lemke@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP for fire alarm sprinkler installation, repair, and maintenance at the VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville, IL. This decision falls under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and utilizes simplified acquisition procedures, indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements. The contract will be a fixed-price agreement for a one-time purchase. Interested firms may submit capability statements to demonstrate their qualifications by the response deadline of September 20, 2024, at 8:00 AM CST. However, this notice does not constitute a request for competitive quotes, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The procurement process remains at the government's discretion, and if no alternative proposals arise, negotiations with Johnson Controls will proceed. This notice emphasizes the necessity of compliance with VA standards and identifies the relevant market codes involved in the procurement process.
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