Metasys Controls Update

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a sole-source contract notice for Metasys Controls Update services at their National Wildlife Research Center Animal Research Building in Fort Collins, Colorado. This Special Notice, posted on August 22, 2025, announces APHIS's intent to award a non-competitive purchase order to Johnson Controls Inc. for maintenance of Metasys software and hardware systems. The agency is utilizing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) procedures, citing Johnson Controls as the sole manufacturer and service provider of the required Metasys technology at the facility. The notice explicitly states this is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. The opportunity has been assigned Federal Meta Opportunity ID 68a8b045f6afbd5218043a33 and includes a detailed Statement of Work outlining the upgrade requirements.

The primary objective of this procurement is to upgrade the facility's building automation systems, including upgrading the Metasys Server to version 14.1, installing four new Engines, upgrading thirteen control panels and four AHU controllers, and updating twelve VAV boxes with temperature and humidity sensors. Contractors who believe they can perform these requirements may submit capability statements by the September 1, 2025 deadline at 4:30 PM EST to the designated contracting officer via email. However, eligibility is effectively limited given the sole-source justification based on Johnson Controls' proprietary technology and exclusive service capabilities. The work must be performed during specific hours (Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm) with restricted facility access requiring valid US identification, and all services will include a one-year warranty. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on any responses received.