SAM JA RFI (Honeywell).docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering District Walla Walla regarding brand name justification for the Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam. The RFI seeks feedback on USACE's intention to require specific Honeywell brand products to establish a BACnet communication network for controlling heat pumps, variable frequency drives for fan speed control, and recirculating pumps within the powerhouse. The three specified Honeywell products are: PUB6438S Spyder Unitary BACnet Controller (6 UI, 4 DI, 3 AO, 8 DO), SIO6042 Sylk I/O Module (6 Universal I/O Digital, 4 Analog/2 Digital Outputs), and SIO4022 Sylk I/O Module (12 Universal I/O Digital). The Contracting Officer intends to prepare Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation incorporating these brand name products for the upcoming solicitation package.

Interested parties should submit responses to Nathan Bruce, Contract Specialist, at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil. The RFI is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), which permits brand name requirements in certain circumstances. This notice is for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. The related federal contract opportunity is Solicitation Number W912EF26RSN08, classified as a Special Notice opportunity type.