RECOVERY--A--Project Number SI-0938, Wireless Platform for Energy-Efficient Building Control Retrofits.

This contract action was not awarded as a fixed price type because uncertainties involved in contract performance did not permit costs to be estimated with sufficient accuracy to use any type of fixed price contract. As such, a cost-reimbursement type action was awarded (FAR 16.301-2).

Project Number SI-0938 entitled Wireless Platform for Energy-Efficient Building Control Retrofits. This work falls within the topic area of Continuous Building Commissioning. The ARRA funding for this reporting action is $1,064,396.00.

RATIONALE FOR CONTRACT AWARD THAT IS NOT FIXED-PRICE: This is a R&D type contract in support of the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) issued against BAA-08-0003. Cost reimbursement contracts are suitable for use when uncertainties involved in contract performance do not permit cost to be estimated with sufficient accuracy to use any type of fixed price contract. The nature of development work often requires a cost-reimbursement arrangement. In addition, the contractor's accounting system has been deemed adequate for determining cost applicable to the contract and appropriate Government surveillance during performance will provide reasonable assurance that efficient methods and cost controls are used.

RECOVERY--THIS NOTICE IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO CONTRACTORS UNDER W912HQ-SI-0938.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. Wireless Platform for Energy-Efficient Building Control Retrofits. This is for work previously solicited under BAA-09-0003 dated 07 January 2009. Proposals have already been received and selections made. This is only a notice that this project will be funded using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds.