Sources Sought - ROT FRCS 26.pdf

Date: 03 September 2026 Product Service Code: Z2AZ NAICS Code: 334512

NAVFAC EURAFCENT

PSC 817 BOX 51

FPO AE 09622

SUBJ: Use of brand name commercial equipment specifically, Siemen brand equipment and associated software produced by Siemens for Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS) at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.

Contact Point: deogracias.c.solis.civ@us.navy.mil, Contracting Officer

This is a sources sought notice. This notice does NOT constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT) Naples, Italy has a requirement for programmable and interoperable Facility Related Control Systems (FRCS) at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain and is considering development of a class J&A to permit continued standardization around Siemens brand equipment and associated Siemens Desigo software in order to enhance the cybersecurity posture IAW NAVFACINST 11000.2a. The programmable building controllers include, but are not limited to, network controllers and routers, digital controllers, zone controllers, VAV controllers, unitary and equipment controllers, and expansion modules.

Based on internal Government research, the following factors were considered as the basis to permit other than full and open competition under the authority of 10, U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source/Limited Number of Sources and No Other Type of Property or Services Will Satisfy the Needs of the Agency.

1. Standardization of FRCS is required per NAVFACINST 11000.2a. Controller standardization is required principally to enhance the cybersecurity posture at the Installation to critical infrastructure. The majority of the existing controllers at the Installation are Siemens brand name. It is also required for the efficient operation of the BCS network, as the inclusion of disparate controllers from multiple manufacturers would require excessive time, labor, resources and cost to evaluate, program, and retrofit the system in support of controller interoperability mailto:deogracias.c.solis.civ@us.navy.mil

2. Although the BAC net open protocol is the required communications protocol for all manufacturers' controllers, it only allows for different manufacturers' equipment to share basic point data. It does not allow for configuration and programming functions to take place between different manufacturers' controllers. The inclusion of controllers from other manufacturers that do not have full compatibility and/or control capability would degrade the functionality of the BCS network.

3. Standardization, as planned here, reduces personnel training costs and decreases procurement costs related to additional equipment, maintenance, and support contracts for another manufacturer's hardware and software, as well as the maintenance of an additional parts inventory. Maintaining multiple solutions is inefficient and creates unnecessary work and overhead that increases the total costs of ownership and labor costs.

INSTRUCTIONS TO INTERESTED PARTIES:

Any vendor that wishes to provide an alternate source to the brand name above that is compatible with the above must provide a response with data supporting the claim to include Identification of the manufacturer’s name, address, and country of product manufacture; fully detailed specification sheets; narrative addressing how your product meets the equipment above. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Deo Solis, Contracting Officer, at deogracias.c.solis.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 2:00pm EST on 17 September, 2026. Hardcopy or facsimile submissions shall not be accepted or considered by the Government. Responses received after the deadline or without the required information shall not be considered by the Government.

Please note that this is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. There will be no debrief, evaluation letters, and/or results to be issued to interested parties that choose to respond. Information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes to determine whether another companies’ similar products can meet, or be modified to meet, the Governments needs which will facilitate the decision-making process. All information received in response to this Sources Sought Notice marked or designated as proprietary information will not be released outside the Government.

The Government shall not reimburse or assume any cost incurred by interested parties that respond to this notice.