Central Utility Plant Grid Support Services
ID: 75N99025R00007Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5ad4f850f1de46248146a9b574ab95b2/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking to procure Central Utility Plant Grid Support Services through a sole source contract with ABB, Inc. This contract aims to secure onsite engineering and technical maintenance support for the ABB Distributed Control System (DCS), which is critical for managing the heating and cooling systems across the NIH campus in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The necessity for these specialized services arises from the proprietary nature of ABB's software and tools, which require certified technicians for optimal operation, as outlined in FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties are encouraged to express their capabilities by contacting Andrew Gathogo at andrew.gathogo@nih.gov or Amanda Tilton at Amanda.tilton@nih.gov, with the understanding that this notice is not a request for proposals.

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    Andrew Gathogo
    (984) 287-4386
    andrew.gathogo@nih.gov
    Amanda Tilton
    Amanda.tilton@nih.gov
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source - CUP Grid Support Services.pdf
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a sole source contract to ABB, Inc. for maintenance and repair services of the Symphony+ System at the Central Utility Plant in Research Triangle Park. The contract aims to secure onsite technical support for ABB's proprietary Distributed Control System, which manages heating and cooling across the campus. The necessity for these services arises because ABB’s specialized software and tools require certified technicians for optimal operation. According to FAR 6.302-1, ABB is the only known source capable of fulfilling these requirements. The notice serves as a call for interested parties to express their capabilities by a specified deadline but clarifies that it is not a request for proposals. The decision to forego competition rests solely with the government, based on the responses received. This document underscores the exclusive nature of certain government contracts within the realm of federal grants and procurement processes.
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