SSJ BAS Signed.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document from the U.S. Department of State's Office of the Procurement Executive requesting approval to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) for Building Automation System (BAS) server and workstation replacement at the U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon.

The requirement involves providing one METASYS-compatible server (DELL PRO MAX TOWER T2 with 32GB RAM), one monitor (LG 27BA45U-B), three METASYS-compatible laptops (DELL PRO MAX 16), software licenses, database upgrade and migration, graphics upgrade, onsite installation and commissioning services, operator training, and all associated travel expenses. The estimated contract value is $69,397.44 for the entire period of performance. The existing BAS, originally installed in 2012 with a 2019 upgrade, has reached storage capacity limits and poses an urgent operational risk of catastrophic failure. The justification cites three grounds for sole source authority under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): urgency, brand-name requirements, and proprietary software ownership. JCI exclusively owns all METASYS software intellectual property rights and copyrights, and no third-party manufacturers or vendors can legally provide, install, or configure METASYS-compatible equipment. Comprehensive market research confirmed that no alternative manufacturers produce compatible hardware or software, and complete system replacement would cost approximately $460,000, representing a 85% cost savings with the JCI solution. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost of $69,397.44 to be fair and reasonable based on SME consultation, historical cost data from the 2019 upgrade (adjusted for inflation), and commercial pricing comparisons. The document was signed by Lennox M. Browne (Facility Manager) on August 31, 2026, and Nathaniel Rudy (Contracting Officer) on March 31, 2026.