NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE- SERVICE AGREEMENT for HVAC SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT FOR BLDG 45 and 47 AT THE ATHENS, GA LOCATION- BASE PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS

Notice of Intent: The USDA, ARS, SEA intends to award a sole source procurement to Johnson Controls, Inc. 5757 N Green Bay Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53209-4408, as they are the sole source for these types of products/services pursuant to the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(l ) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The award will be to purchase the following product/services: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service, Athens, GA is requesting information regarding the capability to provide annual service agreement to maintain Johnson's Control HVAC Systems. HVAC SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT FOR BLDG 45 and 47 AT THE ATHENS, GA LOCATION-BASE PLUS 4 OPTION YEARS SEE ATTACHED FOR SPECIFICATION DETAILS The equipment is still covered by the manufacturer warranty. All work on these units is required to be carried out by Johnson's Control certified technicians. Johnson's Control is the manufacture and installer of this equipment. They require service be performed by technicians that have been trained on Johnson's Control systems and have the knowledge needed for sequence of operation and architecture of the controls. The Government intends to award a firm fixed price Purchase Order on or about 03/03/2022. This Notice of lntent is not considered a Request for Quotation (RFQ) nor is it a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received by 12:00 PM central time, 03/02/2022. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to the points of contact listed: Primary Point of Contact: Shalunda S. Mix Contract Specialist contact@example.gov