Notice Of Intent to Award Sole Source - EMCS Upgrade

Special Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source:
Project Title: EMCS Upgrade
Reference Number: FA460822Q0022

The 2nd Contracting Squadron, Barksdale AFB, hereby submits an intent to sole source notice. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-priced contract to Johnson Controls, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) & 13.501(a)(1)(iii) for the replacement of (270) Metasys DX9100 controllers with (270) new Metasys FEC 2621 controllers. This procurement action is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Requirement.

An extended description of the product being acquired is as follows:
Description of Work: Replace 270 DX9100 controllers with 270 Linux compliant model 2621 FEC controllers to include software updates and network configuration. The new field controllers will be function tested at each facility to ensure proper operation and communication to Energy Management Control System (EMCS) server. The FEC 2621 devices will also be reconfigured for graphics as necessary.  Following the installation of all 270 FEC devices, perform a complete system performance assessment to ensure overall performance. The new field controllers will provide improved encryption to address network vulnerabilities as noted during a 2017 comprehensive vulnerability assessment conducted by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center.  The system upgrade will require a schedule for any system outages to ensure notification to all appropriate agencies to minimize impact to facility operations crucial to the on-going missions on Barksdale Air Force Base. All equipment, supplies and materials provided shall be new and not refurbished. Lastly, the contractor shall provide start-up and training on the system.

Firms who desire to challenge this sole-source action must submit an interest letter (email is acceptable) that demonstrates technical expertise, certifications, and authorization to compete for this acquisition. The letter must describe clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, and will not be cost or time prohibitive.

*This notice does not constitute a solicitation document. Requests for such documents will not be considered. However, all information received after publication of this notice will be considered SOLELY for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the direction of the Government. Information received will be evaluated as to confirm or deny the decision to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. The Government will not pay for information received.

*The Contracting Officer is the only authorized representative that may obligate funds on behalf of the US Government. Work accomplished under the direction of any other individual is not authorized and is accomplished at the sole liability of the contractor.

Market research was conducted and only one source, Johnson Controls is able to meet the government's needs. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to:

Jenelle Forde, Contracting Specialist, at jenelle.forde@us.af.mil, (318) 456-9802, or
Randy McGinnis, Contracting Officer, at randy.mcginnis@us.af.mil, 318-456-1353