36C25626Q0214 Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source.pdf

This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5.101 (a) (2) requiring dissemination of information on proposed contract actions. This is notice of intent to award a sole-source contract pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1), As implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 6.301- 1(c), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center on 510 E. Stoner Avenue Shreveport, La 71101 requires services to upgrade and provide scheduled and preventative service for its existing Building and Energy Management Control System (BAS) manufactured by Johnson Controls, Inc.

The Government intends to award an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. located at 5757 N Green Bay Ave., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53209-4408. The anticipated award date is 01/30/2026.

A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals quotes and is being posted for informational purposes only. This is a written notice to inform the public of the Governments intent to award on a sole source basis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government.

Please contact Alan Scanio, Contract Specialist at email alan.scanio@va.gov with responses or questions regarding this requirement. This notice will close on 12/09/2025, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time

(CST).

The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 561210, Facilities Support Services.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within prior to the closing date of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with an AUTHORIZATION LETTER or equivalent from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorizing maintenance of the equipment described in this notice owned and operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Interested parties shall submit clear evidence with the capability to perform the required services.

Interested parties shall submit and communicate if you (Contractor) manufacture the product itself or a third-party service provider of the requirement being procured above.

NOTE: Contractor shall be an OEM authorized contractor, trained technician, possess licenses and certification for equipment and services to meet all government requirements and objectives.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.