Notice of Intent- SPECS- JOHNSONS CONTROL SERVICE AGREEMENT-ATHENS GA.pdf

Notice of Intent: The USDA, ARS, SEA intends to award a sole source procurement to Johnson Controls, Inc. 5757 N Green Bay Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53209-4408, as they are the sole source for these types of products/services pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(l ) and FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The award will be to purchase the following product/services:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, Athens, GA is requesting information regarding the capability to provide annual service agreement to maintain Johnson’s Control HVAC Systems.

HVAC SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT FOR BLDG 45 and 47 AT THE ATHENS, GA LOCATION-BASE PLUS

4 OPTION YEARS

REV 9.17.21 QUANTITY SCOPE

COOLING TOWERS

1 Operational Inspection (Summer) 1 Comprehensive Service (Winter) 1 Tower Cleaning (Winter)

Vibration Analysis 4 1 Vibration Analysis on Fan (Summer)

ENERGY RECOVERY UNITS (ERU) 5 1 Operational Inspection (Summer) 1 Comprehensive Service (Winter)

Vibration Analysis 5 1 Vibration Analysis on Fan (Summer)

AIR-HANDLING UNITS 14 1 Operational Inspection (Summer)

Vibration Analysis 14 1 Vibration Analysis on Fan (Summer)

GLYCOL LOOP TESTING 4 1 Annual Test on Glycol Loop Concentration

CHILLERS

1 Tower Cleaning (Winter)

Condenser Tube Brushing

1 Condenser Tube Brushing (Winter) Kept in Year 1 to verify tubes are clean at start of service. In Years 2-5, Condenser Tube Brushing will be quoted on an as-needed basis if approach temperature indicates tubes are dirty.

Vibration Analysis 4 1 Vibration Analysis on Chiller (Summer)

CHILLER VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES

1 Comprehensive Service, Includes Coolant Change (Winter)

CONNECTED SERVICES

Connected Services Setup and Commissioning

One-Time Setup Fee in Year 1 Only:

- Furnish and Install Cell Modem.

- Furnish labor to complete setup for each chiller.

Connected Services Internet Connectivity 1 Annual Cell Data Service Fee for Cell Modem

Connected Service Technology & Support

4 Access to Connected Chiller Portal, Health Reporting and

Comprehensive Reporting, and Fault Analysis of almost 100 Chiller Points, trended every 15 minutes. Custom notification and remote alarm for chiller issues via phone call, text message, or email. Required for Connected Services.

Connected Remote Technician Diagnosis (24x7) 4

24/7 Technician Monitoring and Diagnosis of Chiller Faults.

Optional for Connected Services.

The equipment is still covered by the manufacturer warranty. All work on these units is required to be carried out by Johnson’s Control certified technicians. Johnson’s Control is the manufacture and installer of this equipment. They require service be performed by technicians that have been trained on Johnson’s Control systems and have the knowledge needed for sequence of operation and architecture of the controls.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order on or about 03/03/2022. This Notice of lntent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP).

No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received by 12:00 PM central time, 03/02/2022. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the points of contact listed:

Place of Performance:

USDA-ARS

934 College Station Road Athens, Georgia 30605

Primary Point of Contact:

Shalunda S. Mix Contract Specialist shalunda.mix@usda.gov