J063--Security System Services

Under Statutory Authority 40 U.S.C. 501 and 41 U.S.C. 251 the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. for security system upgrades of the P2000 system and integrated security features within the system used across the Milwaukee Medical Center facility, Green Bay, Appleton, Cleveland, Union Grove, Community Resource Referral Center and Honey Creek Buildings. As part of these upgrades, Johnson Controls, Inc will maintain the warranties and licensing agreements already in place for the equipment used at these facilities.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of 40 U.S.C. 501 and 41 U.S.C. 251 implemented in FAR 8.405-6, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This will be a firm fixed price contract for a one-time service. The NAICS Code is 561621.

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, as well as a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, JCI, confirming that it is an authorized provider in the Southeastern Wisconsin area for these products and services to the Contracting Officer by 1:00 PM local time 09/07/2021. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Contracting Officer will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Johnson Controls, Inc.

Capability statements and authorization letters shall be submitted by email only as a MS Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Brandon Harris at Brandon.Harris@va.gov. TELEPHONIC INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.