J041--Metasys BAS Maintenance & Support
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), has issued a Justification for a sole-source award to Johnson Controls, Inc. for Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) Maintenance & Support services. This contract is for the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center and is justified due to the proprietary nature of the JCI Metasys system, making JCI the sole authorized service provider.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Johnson Controls Inc (JCI) Metasys Control System and its associated devices. Key services include:
- Software updates and upgrades.
- Preventive maintenance.
- Corrective maintenance.
- Remote technical customer support. All services require JCI-trained technicians.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price contract.
- Duration: A base year from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, followed by four option years extending through April 30, 2031.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J041 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment).
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Institutional Building Maintenance and Repair).
- Awardee: Johnson Controls, Inc.
- Previous Contract: This is a follow-on to contract 36C25921P0059, with the proposed pricing representing a 7.57% decrease from the previous total.
Set-Aside & Justification
- Set-Aside: Competition is restricted; this is a sole-source justification.
- Authority: The statutory authority cited is 41 U.S.C. 1901, implemented by FAR 12.102(b), specifically "Only One Responsible Source" (41 USC §3304(a)(1)).
- Rationale: Market research indicated that replacing the existing JCI Metasys system would incur costs in the millions. JCI is the sole manufacturer and authorized service provider for their proprietary system. A previous sources sought notice received only one non-responsive SDVOSB response.
Action Items
This is a justification for a sole-source award and is not open for competitive bidding. Potential bidders interested in similar services should note the specialized nature of this requirement.