9999--Upgrade NC-14 and Metasys Server (VA-22-00085968) Intent to Sole Source

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 6 intends to award a sole source, FFP, Purchase Order to Johnson Controls Inc.., for the procurement/purchase of a project to upgrade the NC-14 network controller, NC-14 field controllers, and the ADX Server functioning within the Richmond VAMC Building Automation System (BAS). The NC-14 controllers will be upgraded to Bacnet Controllers and the ADX Server will be upgraded with a new server featuring the latest server software and Johnson Controls Metasys Software. The work will be performed at the Richmond VAMC, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond VA 22249. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 561210 with a small business size standard of $41.5M.

The Contractor shall provide the following;

Johnson Controls is to provide the following work for NC-14:

- Remove the existing NC-14 network controller and replace with JCI SNE Bacnet network controller.

- Replace existing FPU field controllers (Quantity of 10). FPUs will be replaced with new JCI Bacnet CGM/XGM controllers and tied into the new SNE. New controllers will be installed in the same location as existing controllers.

- All graphics for these control points will be updated in JCI operator workstation.

Johnson Controls is to provide the following work for the ADX Server:

- Remove the existing Metasys rack server and replace with new hardware rack server with up to date server software.

- Upgrade Metasys software to latest revision.

- Setup the existing server to be used as a backup as needed in the future.

- Update and check all graphics and workstation functions.

The government intends to solicit from only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), Soliciting from a Single Source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their skill and ability by sending capability statements in reference to this requirement no later than Thursday, August 11, 2022 by 10:00a.m. EST to Jerry.Mann@va.gov.

Interested firms must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business. If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be CERTIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site:Â http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Also indicate whether the vendor is U.S. or foreign owned (in compliance with the Buy American Act).

Respondents who submit proprietary data shall clearly mark the data with appropriate markings. The Government will not pay for any information submitted as a result of this notice. This notice shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Email is the preferred method of communication, please reference 36C24622Q0840 in ALL correspondence pertaining to this requirement.

Product Service Code: - J099; MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS

NAICS Code: - 561210; FACILITIES SUPPORT SERVICES

Primary point of contact Jerry L Mann Â

jerry.mann@va.gov

Phone Number: 757-728-7193