Intent to Sole Source Siemens BAS Energy Management

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 is seeking a sole-source procurement for Building Automation System (BAS) maintenance and support services at the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The contract requires comprehensive maintenance, repair, calibration, programming, and support for the facility's Siemens Desigo Building Automation System, which controls all Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, steam, hot water, and chilled water systems. Interested parties must submit quotes by December 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM EST, and provide documentation proving authorization to service Siemens equipment. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award, and the evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to provide specialized maintenance for the specific Siemens system. The NAICS code for this opportunity is 238210, categorized under Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

The procurement is not set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), as Control Management Inc. has been identified as the sole authorized distributor and service technician for the Siemens system. The contract includes a base period with four additional option years, with an estimated award date of December 23, 2024. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed, the NAICS size standard is set at $19 million, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The procurement falls under PSC category J041 for maintenance and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, and air circulating equipment. Potential bidders should carefully review the sole-source justification and ensure they meet the specialized technical requirements for maintaining the complex building automation system.