Building Automation and Physical Security Systems

The Department of Health and Human Services, through the NIH A E Construction office, is seeking sources for the maintenance of Building Automation and Physical Security Systems at the NIH Research Triangle Park campus in Durham, North Carolina. This requirement covers the Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation system, which is critical for monitoring and controlling room temperatures, humidity, lighting, and animal bedding and feed distribution to meet AAALAC accreditation and scientific research standards. Due to the sensitivity of these operations, the system requires continuous maintenance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including immediate emergency response capabilities. Additionally, the contract encompasses the Johnson Controls Pegasys Personal Access Control System, which manages secure door access via card readers and contacts throughout the NIEHS facility. This security system provides real-time monitoring and alarms via workstations at Security Posts and Security Operations Centers. Under solicitation 75N99024R00025 and NAICS code 541513, the NIH has issued a notice of intent to sole source this award to Johnson Controls, Inc. due to the proprietary nature of the installed equipment, while requesting capability statements from other potential vendors to verify market availability.