J--YAO Building HVAC Control System Upgrades

The YAO Building HVAC Control System Upgrades contract, solicited under number 140R3026Q0082 and awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Lower Colorado Regional Office, is a sole-source action justified under GSAR 538.7104-3(b)(ii) due to the proprietary and highly specialized nature of the existing York Talk Control Systems, which can only be maintained and upgraded by Johnson Controls Building Solutions. The scope requires replacing legacy HVAC controllers with Johnson Controls BACnet MSTP controllers at the Yuma Area Office, ensuring system continuity, compatibility, and operational integrity. Only Johnson Controls-certified technicians are permitted to perform the work, as unauthorized personnel would compromise system functionality and void warranties, and no alternative vendors or third-party providers are authorized. The 90-day performance period begins upon order receipt, with all deliverables expected at the Yuma Area Office, where government acceptance will occur following installation and integration. The contract does not include detailed pricing data, estimated value, or itemized CLINs, but it exceeds $350,000 and may approach $900,000, triggering elevated review thresholds. No competitive evaluation factors, weights, or risk ratings are documented, as the award is based strictly on sole-source justification rather than a trade-off analysis. The procurement operates under the Federal Supply Schedule program and is tied to a Basic Ordering Agreement, with invoicing and payment managed through the Bureau of Reclamation’s Acquisition and Assistance Management Office in Boulder City, Nevada. Technical compliance is confined to adherence to BACnet (ANSI/ASHRAE 135) standards via Johnson Controls’ proprietary protocol, with no additional standards or detailed inspection criteria specified beyond the requirement that the system meet the unique quality level demanded by its specialized nature. No socioeconomic set-asides, subcontracting plans, or small business certifications apply, and no attachments, packaging requirements, or specific invoicing systems like WAWF are referenced. The only identified representation is the Unique Entity ID WE3GES317KN9, with no other certifications or affirmative responses to reporting triggers.