NOTICE OF INTENT - Sole Source Johnson Controls Electronic Security System for the Chilled Water Plant Replacement and Utility Upgrades Project at the VA West Haven Campus
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 has issued a Notice of Intent to procure a Johnson Controls Electronic Security System on a sole-source basis for the Chilled Water Plant Replacement and Utility Upgrades Project at the VA West Haven Campus, CT. This notice is for market research purposes to identify if other qualified sources can meet the brand-name requirement, and it is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a security system that includes access control card readers, door contacts, controllers, motion sensors, video surveillance cameras, DVRs, and duress buttons. The existing security system throughout the campus is Johnson Controls, with servers in the data center and control panels in local Telecommunications Rooms. Full integration and single-point monitoring in the Security Control Center are critical. Due to the proprietary nature of security systems, a single manufacturer is deemed necessary to ensure seamless communication and integration, which is vital for the health and safety of patients and staff at VA West Haven.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET
- Published: February 4, 2026
Evaluation
Responses received within 15 days of the posting will be considered by the Government solely to determine whether to allow alternate system manufacturers. A determination to proceed with the brand-name Johnson Controls system is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only. The Government is not obligated to pay for any information received. Interested parties capable of meeting the identified requirements with an alternate system manufacturer should submit their capabilities via email to tyler.s.maryak@usace.army.mil and erin.e.bradley@usace.army.mil. The email subject line must include "W912WJ26X1B68 – JCI ESS".