Sources Sought HVAC BAS UM Requirement Final 3.27.24 R1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT – Building Control Systems/Utility Control Systems (BCS/UCS)

Requirement(s): Building -Automation-Systems, and Utility Metering Systems Hitting-Ventilation-and-Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

DODAAC: SP4705

NOTICE ID: SP4705_BCS_HVAC_MECH

ISSUE DATE: 1 April 2024 through 12 April 2024

PREAMBLE: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), a Request for

Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or a promise to issue an RFQ/RFP/IFB in the future. This sources sought does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The

Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed because of this notice. Furthermore, those who respond to this source sought should not anticipate feedback about their submission. The information provided in this sources sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.

Additionally, the Defense Contracting Service Office (DCSO-R3) is not seeking quotes/proposals at this time and will not accept quotes/proposals at this time. Interested parties are advised the U.S.

Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this posting;

all costs associated with responding to this posting will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this posting does not preclude participation in any future RFQ/RFP/IFB if one is issued. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

The objective of this Sources Sought is to identify the interest in companies that could identify the most suitable enterprise solution(s) for integrating building controls and monitoring application areas to enable more effective management and improve energy-efficient facility operations for Heating-Ventilation and

Air Conditioning (HVAC), Building Automation-Systems (BAS), Utility Metering Systems at the five (5)

DLA locations. The enterprise solution is an effort to streamline the program management, sustainment, and lifecycle replacement of components and software. This initiative is set to implement an improved cybersecurity posture in all BCS HVAC MECH platforms within the enterprise. The Government realizes the cybersecurity language is extensive, however, the need to implement these standards is mandated due to increased security concerns. The Contractor shall design, develop, and integrate cybersecurity solutions supporting the Department of Defense and all other applicable Government agencies. Please share your thoughts and concerns with us on the cybersecurity approach as it relates to this requirement and provide your input as to how the Government may effectively attain these services at all the listed locations. The new Mechanical Enterprise Sustainment contract will include the current mechanical maintenance services work being performed at the five (5) DLA locations listed below and incorporate a lifecycle approach with the improved cybersecurity requirements.

The following requirement will cover the following Defense Logistics Agencies (DLA) locations:

- New Cumberland, Pennsylvania

- Columbus, Ohio

- San Joaquin, California

- Richmond, Virgina

- Fort Belvoir, Virginia

** SOURCE SOUGHT ONLY ** QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME. **

Interested parties are requested to respond to this sources sought posted to the System for Award

Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/.

Indicate if your company registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/.

All interested parties capable of providing this support must provide a capabilities statement that includes the following:

• Company name

• Government contract number(s) that relate to this type of requirement, as applicable

• Socioeconomic status(es)

• CAGE code

• Unique Entity ID number

• Size of business relative to NAICS code

• Mailing address

• Name, telephone number, and e-mail address for primary Point of Contact (POC) with the authority and knowledge to clarify responses with government representatives.

• Contractor's capability statement must include a description of how the company proposed maintenance capabilities meets or exceeds current industry maintenance standards for the Mechanical contract.

• Please provide the latest copy of your Representations and Certifications as part of your response to the Government. State your Business type (large business, small business, small, disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small, disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238220, - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-

Conditioning Contractors. Contractors are cautioned; however, this is a general description only. Please https://www.sam.gov/ refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 19 for additional detailed information on Small Business

Size Standards.

•· Relevant Government contract experience identified through Government contract number, if available, in providing program management and execution support to reform initiatives across the DLA enterprise.

•· As part of your response back to the Government, please answer the following questions:

- Is your firm able to perform operation, maintenance, service, repair, and minor construction/alteration services for buildings, structures and related systems and equipment with the cyber security requirements listed at ALL the listed sites? If not, which sites could your company support?

- What are your current capabilities as it relates to cybersecurity enhancements stated in this requirement?

- Would your company consider partnering with a cybersecurity firm to meet the Government’s cybersecurity standards?

- Have you signed up to attend the upcoming DLA OT Pillar Equipment Life Cycle Management

Cyber Security Industry Day on Tuesday April 9, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in

Springfield, VA which is near to the DLA Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir VA? In person attendance is highly encouraged and pre-registration is required.

- Industry/Non-Government Registration: Please complete the form located at the below link in its entirety. Due to anticipated high attendance, each vendor is limited to two (2) in-person registrants.

- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72gw9TWpUlVZGQ8_CngZ4nRCRWkPEmuM8

- What questions or comments do you have for the Government regarding this requirement?

Interested parties who consider themselves qualified are invited to submit a response to this sources sought notice by 2:00 P.M. (ET), Friday, April 12, 2024. Responses shall be limited to 5 pages and submitted only via email. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Carlos J.

Vidro-Martinez at carlos.vidro-martinez@dla.mil. In the subject line, please include the referenced number: SP4705-BCS HVAC MECH.

The Government will not provide a de-brief on the results of this survey. All information will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for informational purposes. NO TELEPHONE CALLS OR

FACSIMILES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Responses received after the deadline or without the required information may not be considered. Since this is a sources sought announcement only, evaluation letters will not be issued to any respondent.

http://www.arnet.gov/far/current/html/FARTOCP19.html https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd72gw9TWpUlVZGQ8_CngZ4nRCRWkPEmuM8 mailto:carlos.vidro-martinez@dla.mil

Any information provided by industry to the government because of these sources sought is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. As a reminder, no entitlements to payment of any direct or indirect costs or changes to the government will arise because of vendor submission of responses or the government’s use of such information. The information obtained from industry responses to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and a future solicitation; if applicable.

Attachment(s):

1. Cybersecurity Information