J059--Notice of Intent to Sole Source JCI Fire Alarm Testing

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls for fire alarm system testing and inspection services. The contract will be specific to the proprietary Johnson Controls Simplex system, focusing on testing and inspecting fire alarm infrastructure. This procurement will utilize simplified acquisition procedures as authorized by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13-501(a). The contract structure includes a base year with three additional option years, targeting the Manchester VA Medical Center in New Hampshire. The notice falls under the NAICS category 561621 for Security Systems Services and PSC code J059 for maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment components.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the VA's intention to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls for specialized fire alarm system services. All responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements for potential future procurement considerations, with submissions due by 3:00 PM EST on December 18, 2024. Interested parties should send their capability statements via email to david.valenzuela2@va.gov. While this notice is not a formal solicitation or request for quotes, it provides an opportunity for contractors to demonstrate their capabilities for future VA procurement opportunities. The contracting office is located at 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104, with David Valenzuela serving as the Contracting Officer. Contractors should carefully review the requirements and consider submitting their capability statements to potentially be considered in upcoming procurements.