Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Building 1600 Renovation project located at Scott AFB, IL

SPECIAL NOTICE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District (USACE) will be soliciting proposals for the building 1600 renovation project located on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. As part of the construction contract solicitation, the USACE intends to include the following sole source requirements: HVAC Chillers - The HVAC chillers is proposed for brand name sole sourcing to Trane. The Air Force has implemented installation standardization of HVAC chiller manufacturers to reduce training costs of Air Force repair/maintenance staff and to increase overall performance efficiencies. No other HVAC chiller satisfies the technical requirements of the project and Air Force's requirement to achieve cost savings in training expenses and efficiency improvements in mission performance. HVAC Controls and Monitoring System - The HVAC controls and monitoring system is proposed for brand name sole sourcing to Johnson Controls. Scott AFB uses an integrated system compromised of Johnson Control monitoring equipment that this facility will integrate into upon completion of the project. This integration requires a compatible system to be installed and the Johnson Controls system is the only compatible component. Fire Monitoring System - The fire monitoring system is proposed for brand name sole sourcing to Monaco Enterprises Incorporated (MEI). MEI is the original manufacturer and service provider for the fire, security, and life safety equipment and services currently in use at Scott AFB. These systems are primarily comprised of proprietary software developed by MEI and MEI licensed vendors, which is then licensed directly to our end users. MEI retains exclusive ownership of the software and does not authorize third parties to alter or add to MEI software or equipment. No other manufacturer/system can communicate with the MEI system currently in use on Scott AFB. SidePlate - The building structural moment connection system is proposed for brand name sole sourcing to SidePlate. SidePlate is the only structural steel connection, at this time, that offers the blast performance capabilities that SidePlate is able to achieve per UFC 4-023-03, Table 5-2. The existing steel structure will remain after exterior wall demolition. SidePlate also offers a much cheaper and quicker application of increased seismic bracing of this steel structure, a requirement of this renovation. Security Camera System - The security camera system is proposed for brand name sole sourcing to Bosch Security Cameras. Scott AFB Security Forces utilize Bosch software to manage cameras and maintain security vigilance. Because the software that Security Forces runs for the camera server is Bosch, any camera that is installed and connected to Security Forces for monitoring also needs to be Bosch compatible with the Bosch software. To keep uniform with other buildings on base and to receive central monitoring by Security Forces, Bosch will be utilized. Security System - The security system is proposed for brand name sole sourcing to Honeywell Vindicator Security System. Vindicator system is the only IDS/ACS alarm system that is authorized to be used on Scott AFB and no other system will be certified by this office (per Program Manager, Electronic Security System). AFI 31-101 does not specify a particular alarm system that has to be used, however no other alarm system is compatible with Vindicator. Due to this, if a facility is to maintain required physical security contingencies, Vindicator is what has to be used. Water and Sanitary Sewer Utility Services - American Water Military Services Group is the only provider of water and sanitary sewer utility services in the vicinity on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Electric and Gas Utility Services - Ameren Illinois is the only provider of electric and natural gas utility services in the vicinity of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.