J041--Metasys BAS Maintenance & Support

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19 awarded a firm-fixed-price contract, number 36C25926P0426, to Johnson Controls, Inc. for the maintenance and support of the Metasys Building Automation System and York Chillers at the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This sole-source award was justified under FAR 12.201-1 and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) due to the proprietary nature of the Metasys software and the requirement for OEM-authorized service providers. The contract consists of a base year and four option years, with a performance period extending through April 2031. The scope of work includes preventive maintenance, planned services, software upgrades to the latest Metasys versions, and system backups for HVAC controls and server infrastructure. Key deliverables include quarterly and annual maintenance reports, oil and vibration analysis, and a two-hour emergency response capability. All technicians must be JCI-trained and meet JCAHO competency standards. The award was determined to be fair and reasonable, reflecting a 7.57 percent cost reduction compared to the previous contract. Administration is managed by Contract Specialist Thomas Parsons, with all inspections and acceptance occurring on-site at the medical center.