Honeywell Brand Name Justification & Approval - Request for Information - LMA Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically the US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT WALLA WAL, is issuing a Special Notice in the form of a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a potential brand-name justification for Honeywell products. This RFI pertains to the Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam in Kahlotus, WA. The purpose is to gather industry feedback on the intent to require specific Honeywell products for an upcoming solicitation. Responses are due March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI focuses on the potential requirement for brand-name Honeywell products to establish a BACnet communication network. This network is crucial for controlling heat pumps and variable frequency drives for fan speed and flow control of recirculating pumps within the powerhouse. Specific Honeywell products identified include:
- PUB6438S: Spyder Unitary BACnet Controller
- SIO6042: Sylk I/O Module (6 Universal I/0 Digital, 4 Analog/2 Digital Outputs)
- SIO4022: Sylk I/O Module (12 Universal I/0 Digital)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: February 20, 2026, 21:19 UTC
- Product Service Code: N041 (Installation Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a solicitation for proposals. Interested parties wishing to respond to this inquiry should email Nathan Bruce, Contract Specialist, at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil. No specific evaluation criteria are provided as this is an RFI for informational purposes.
Additional Notes
The Contracting Officer intends to prepare a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for the solicitation package. This RFI is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d), indicating a potential sole-source justification for brand-name products.