Honeywell Brand Name Justification & Approval - Request for Information - LMA Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Walla, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a potential Honeywell brand-name requirement for the Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade at Lower Monumental Lock and Dam in Kahlotus, WA. This RFI is for informational purposes only, seeking feedback on the intended use of specific Honeywell products. Responses are requested by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USACE intends to require brand-name Honeywell products to establish a BACnet communication network. This network will control the operation of heat pumps and variable frequency drives (VFDs) 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: Request for Information (RFI) / Special Notice
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: March 6, 2026
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Notes: This is not a solicitation for proposals. The Contracting Officer plans to prepare a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the solicitation package, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d) for a potential sole-source justification.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should email Nathan Bruce, Contract Specialist, at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil to respond to this inquiry. No specific evaluation criteria are provided as this is an RFI for market research and brand-name justification.