Justification Metasys BAS Maintenance Support - Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Revision: 04 Effective Date: 12/15/25 Acquisition ID#:

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by RFO 6.103-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by RFO 6.103-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by RFO 6.103-5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by RFO 6.103-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by RFO 6.103-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The Metasys Control System uses proprietary software from Johnson Controls Inc. This contract will cover Preventive Maintenance and service as required to maintain the functionality of the systems. Additionally, JCI provided a sole authorized servicer letter, dated October 15, 2025, stating that the OEM: JCI is the sole manufacture and service provider of the Metasys Building Automation System. Plus, all of JCI’s technicians and mechanics receive OEM factory training.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: Recent market research confirmed that JCI is the original manufacturer of the software and the sole authorized service provider. JCI does not have any authorized small business or 3rd party service providers for the Metasys System. No further action is available to facilitate competition for this acquisition.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and

Reasonable: This is a follow on to contract 36C25921P0059 that was awarded at , for a base year and four option years from 11/01/2020 – 10/31/2025. JCI’s Metasys maintenance and support services new base plus four option years total quote is , which is a 7.57% decrease from the previous contract’s total amount.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted: Based on the market Research conducted, the VA Rule of Two cannot be met for this procurement. No SDVOSBs or VOSBs were identified as venders that could satisfy the requirement using NAICS 811310, keyword “Metasys”, resulted in one (1) SDVOSB and zero (0) VOSB that isn’t the duplicate SDVOSB. In addition, the Contract Specialist (CS) published a sources sought in SAM.gov that resulted in a response from one (1) vendor: BHPE, an SDVOSB, but their automated email is determined to be non-responsive due to failing to address the sources sought questions. Moreover, the CS searched GSA Advantage using the keyword “Metasys” under the service category that resulted in 7 vendors. However, Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) emailed their OEM servicer letter that confirmed only JCI is the sole authorized service provider for the Metasys Control System.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: Johnson Controls, Inc. provided a Sole Source Authorized Service Letter, dated October 15, 2025, stating, “JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC is the sole manufacture and service provider of the Metasys Building Automation System. Additionally, all of our technicians and mechanics receive OEM factory training.”

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: From the published sources sought in SAM.gov, one (1) vendor: BHPE, an SDVOSB, but their automated email is determined to be non-responsive due to failing to address the sources sought questions.