Sol_140P9724Q0105.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

Notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls (JCI), 507 E Michigan ST, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5202, United States. JCI will provide hardware/software upgrades to the existing system at the National Park Service Western Arctic Parklands. (See General Description below). Under authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The value of the contract is expected to be $56,103.00, JCI Communication is a large business under NAICS 238220.

Western Arctic Parklands requires the hardware/software upgrades to the existing system to maintain the functionality of the present system. The purchase from this vendor because they own and maintain the current systema and do not contract to third party vendors for work on this system.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for Expressions of Interest (EOIs), proposals or quotations. No solicitation document exists and no telephone inquiries will be accepted. No contract award will be made on the basis of EOIs, proposals or quotations received in response to this notice. This purchase order will be procured under Firm Fixed Price Supply in accordance with FAR 12 procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized under FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated award date is September 23, 2024. Point of contact for this acquisition is Francisco Velasco at (907) 644-3313 or email: francsico_velasco@nps.gov.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Hardware/software upgrades to the existing system at the National Park Service Western Arctic Parklands

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $10,000 ($2,000/$2500 for Construction/Services) AND

UP TO $250,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

AP&P 1443.06-01, Rev. 2 February 25, 2022

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

Johnson Controls owns, operates, and controls the HVAC system in the Northern Arctic Heritage Center.

This system can only be serviced by them. No offers will be received.

Server/Software Upgrade and Supervisory Controller Upgrade. The objective is to enhance the existing system's performance, reliability, and functionality by installing new server hardware, updating software to the latest version, and replacing outdated supervisory controllers.

Fully deliver an operational turnkey server/workstation with the latest Metasys software installed. Migrate data and newly built user interface/graphics. Configured system schedules, user profiles, and dashboards. Operational advanced reporting features and fault detection/triage tools. Installed and integrated SNE22002-0 Network Engine.

PR Number: 0040674338 Amount:

Sole Source Log Number: 2024-08

Description here:

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

___x___ Only one responsible source.

______ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

_____ _Other

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

Johnson Controls owns, operates, and controls the HVAC system in the Northern Arctic Heritage Center.

This system can only be serviced by them. No offers will be received.

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the Contracting Officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

Prepared and Reviewed by:

I certify that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $10,000 ($2,000/$2500 for Construction/Services) AND

UP TO $250,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

AP&P 1443.06-01, Rev. 2 February 25, 2022

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Reviewed/Concur/Approved by:

(Date) Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer

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