Intent to Award Metasys Tuning & Technical Support Order

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) plans to award a sole-source contract to Johnson Control, Inc. for the maintenance and technical support of six HVAC units, including one year of software subscriptions and an on-site technician/programmer. The contract is necessary because Johnson Control originally designed and developed the HVAC equipment used by NAVSEA and holds proprietary rights to all related data and software, making them uniquely qualified to provide these services. Any attempt to competitively award this contract to another vendor would require the complete removal of existing equipment, resulting in significant delays and increased costs to the government. Additionally, the new equipment installed under this contract must maintain compatibility with existing systems currently servicing other WNY buildings. Awarding the contract to any other source is not feasible due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the high likelihood of substantial duplication of government expenses. The contract, identified by solicitation number N00024-13-P-6655, ensures continuity of service and cost efficiency by leveraging Johnson Control’s exclusive capabilities and knowledge of the system. The point of contact for this procurement is contract specialist Jason W. Simpson.