J063--CCure Security Maintenance and Support Services Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 1 (VA) has issued a Special Notice for maintenance and support services of security systems at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System's West Haven and Newington campuses. The notice specifically concerns the C-CURE 9000 security system, a proprietary software platform that requires specialized maintenance. Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) has been identified as the sole authorized vendor capable of providing the required services, as they are the only nationally recognized dealer with factory-certified technicians for SOFTWARE HOUSE C-CURE 9000 systems. The procurement is being considered as a sole source award under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13, which allows for non-competitive procurement under specific circumstances. The security systems in question are critical infrastructure components that require authorized and certified maintenance to ensure proper functionality.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the VA's intent to award a sole source contract and provide an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested parties are invited to submit their capabilities statements with supporting documentation to Nathan Langone at Nathan.Langone@va.gov by February 21, 2025. While the VA currently intends to award the contract solely to JCI, the Contracting Officer will review any submissions to determine whether a competitive procurement might be more appropriate. Eligible contractors must have specific expertise in C-CURE 9000 security systems, including the ability to access, test, and program the proprietary software. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services) and PSC code J063 (Maintenance/Repair of Alarm and Security Detection Systems). No specific set-asides have been established, and the final procurement decision remains at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.