J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Metasys Building Automation System Johnson Controls

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 21, intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC for ongoing maintenance and support of the Metasys Building Automation System at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada. This action is justified under FAR 6.103-1, as the Metasys system is proprietary technology exclusively supported by Johnson Controls, and no other source can meet the agency’s technical and operational requirements. The contract will provide 156 weekly onsite service visits annually at the Boiler Plant and other campus locations, including programming, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, emergency callback support, staff training, and system optimization. All work must comply with Johnson Controls guidelines, The Joint Commission standards, VA directives, Nevada state codes, and federal records management laws, with strict adherence to data integrity and privacy requirements under the Privacy Act, FOIA, and NARA regulations. The contractor must employ a certified JCI technician with at least two years of field experience, submit personnel resumes for prior approval, and ensure all support is rendered within the facility under strict security protocols, including visitor badges, PPE, and no unauthorized removal of government property. The base performance period begins January 15, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions extending through January 14, 2032, for a potential total contract duration of five years. While estimated contract value is not disclosed, the North American Industry Classification System code is 811210 with a SBA size standard of $34 million in annual receipts, though Johnson Controls’ size status and socioeconomic certifications are not specified. The contract includes critical special requirements such as 24/7 emergency response, same-day repair guarantees, prohibited use of unauthorized materials without written modification, and absolute government ownership of all deliverables and data. All contractor personnel must comply with VA facility rules, including badge issuance, tobacco-free policies, and restricted IT usage. Responses to this notice of intent must be submitted via email to gary.christensen@va.gov by July 1, 2026, with the exact solicitation number included in the subject line and must demonstrate compelling evidence that competition would benefit the government—otherwise, the award will proceed solely to Johnson Controls. No invoices will be processed without prior government verification of satisfactory performance, and all records generated under the contract must be preserved in accordance with federal law.