SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR PROGRAMABLE BUILDING CONTROLLERS
ID: 6095986Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVFACSYSCOM WASHINGTONWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20374-5018, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVFACSYSCOM Washington, is seeking information from vendors regarding programmable building controllers as part of a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to identify commercially available Direct Digital Controllers (DDCs) that utilize software from Johnson Controls International, focusing on their capabilities for building management systems. These controllers are crucial for enhancing building automation technologies, ensuring compliance with federal and local project standards. Interested vendors should contact Megan May at megan.l.may3.civ@us.navy.mil for further details and to submit their qualifications, including technical data sheets and company information, as part of the evaluation process.

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    The Sources Sought Synopsis ACQR# 6095986 solicits information from companies interested in participating in federal contracting opportunities. It requires participants to provide their company name, parent company details, point of contact information, NAICS and CAGE codes, and details about their business classification (e.g., small business, veteran-owned). The document also inquires about company size, workforce composition, annual revenue, contracting roles (prime contractor, subcontractor, joint venture), and registration status in the System for Awards Management (SAM). Additionally, it requests information on bonding capacity, including surety name and maximum bonding limits for projects. This synopsis is part of the federal government’s method to gauge interest and capabilities from prospective contractors for upcoming projects, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations and promoting opportunities for various business classifications.
    The document pertains to a sources sought request for information from vendors concerning Direct Digital Controllers (DDCs) applicable in building management systems. It specifically seeks details on commercially available programmable building controllers that utilize software from Johnson Controls International for control programming modifications and configurations. Vendors are required to provide specific information about each controller, including model designations, product descriptions, applications (e.g., 'Network Automation Engine' or 'Field Equipment Controller'), and communication protocols ('BACnet' and/or 'Metasys N2'). Additionally, manufacturers must include technical data sheets to support their submissions. This request aims to assess the market's readiness and capabilities for potential procurement related to building automation technologies, aligned with federal and local government project standards and needs. The overall goal is to identify qualified products and ensure compliance with technical requirements for improved building management solutions.
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