--Solid State Starter to interface with Johnson Metasys Automation System

The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. for the replacement of a Solid State Starter that integrates with the existing Johnson Metasys Automation System. Johnson Controls is identified as the sole distributor of this specific equipment, justifying the sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1. This acquisition is not being conducted through a formal solicitation process, and no requests for quotations or proposals will be accepted. Interested parties are invited to provide evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government by submitting detailed capabilities by 1:00 pm EST on September 16, 2008. If no challenges or justifications for competition are presented by that deadline, the Government reserves the right to proceed with the award without further solicitation. The synopsis clearly states that this notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or offers and that no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. The Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to pursue competition for this requirement. The contract is related to NAICS code 532490 and pertains specifically to interfacing a Solid State Starter with the Johnson Metasys Automation System. All communications and capability submissions are to be directed to the designated Government contact provided in the notice, adhering strictly to the stipulated timeline.