Intent to Sole Source

Added: Aug 29, 2012 4:24 pm

Intent to Sole Source Requirement

The Department of Homeland Security/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/ FEMA) National Preparedness Directorate, Center for Domestic Preparedness intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 6.302) with Siemens Building Technologies (SBT), 1000 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 as the only responsible source that can provide services to perform a: Bronze Advantage Service Plan.

The services required are as follows:

The objective is to make certain our system is operating properly 24-hours a day, 7 days a week and that our system is in full compliance with local and national requirements, and to reduce false alarms and help minimize system downtime and costly repairs. 

The major tasks (or services required) are as follows:

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2. Complete fire alarm system testing and inspection per National Fire Protection Administration
   
3. Smoke detector sensitivity testing
   
4. System configuration audit and report
   
5. Life safety log book
   
6. Written reports of all services performed
   
7. 24/7 telephone access and support
   
8. 24/7 service response based on individual service calls
   
9. 24/7 system operator/employee support
   

There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 561621 with a Small Business Size Standard of $12.5 Million. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit technical data, including cost, sufficient to determine capability in providing the same services. All capability statements received by closing of this notification of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete 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.

Based on the above information, the only organization known which can provide technically acceptable services is Siemens Building Technologies.

Submit email capability statements (using PDF, MS Word, Excel attachments) To: Stephen Gibson, Contract Specialist. Email stephen.gibson@fema.dhs.gov. Fax quotes may be sent to 301-447-1092 Attn: Stephen Gibson. Email statements are preferred. Statements are due not later than 4:00 P.M. EST on 12 September 2012. No phone calls accepted.