Honeywell Brand Name Justification & Approval - Request for Information - LMA Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering District Walla Walla has issued a Special Notice as a Request for Information (RFI) regarding brand name justification for the Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam. This RFI seeks stakeholder feedback on USACE's intention to require specific Honeywell brand products in an upcoming solicitation. The notice was posted on February 20, 2026, and is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), which permit brand name requirements under certain circumstances. The solicitation number associated with this opportunity is W912EF26RSN08. This notice is informational in nature and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals.

The primary objective of this RFI is to gather input on the specification of three Honeywell products: the PUB6438S Spyder Unitary BACnet Controller, the SIO6042 Sylk I/O Module, and the SIO4022 Sylk I/O Module, which are intended to establish a BACnet communication network for controlling heat pumps, variable frequency drives, and recirculating pumps within the powerhouse facility. Interested parties must submit responses by March 6, 2026, to Nathan Bruce, Contract Specialist, at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil. There are no specific eligibility criteria stated; rather, this RFI is open to any interested parties seeking to provide feedback on the brand name requirement justification. The upcoming solicitation will be classified under NAICS Category 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and PSC Category N041 (Installation of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment). This RFI represents the initial phase of the procurement process and does not obligate the government to issue a contract.