NOTICE OF INTENT - Sole Source Johnson Controls Fire Detection and Alarm for the Chilled Water Plant Replacement and Utility Upgrades Project at the VA West Haven Campus
Overview
Buyer
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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Notice of Intent to procure Johnson Controls Fire Detection and Alarm systems on a sole source basis. This requirement is 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 other qualified sources and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the installation of Johnson Controls (formerly Simplex-Grinnell) fire detection and alarm equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, fire alarm control panels, pull stations, strobes, speakers, monitor/control modules, and various detectors (duct smoke, smoke, heat). The new system must seamlessly integrate with the existing proprietary campus-wide Simplex-Grinnell (Johnson Controls) system at VA West Haven. This integration is critical for remote monitoring, management, and control by VA personnel, ensuring patient and staff safety in compliance with NFPA and Joint Commission standards. Failure to integrate would necessitate a separate, standalone system, leading to significant complications in monitoring, communication, and future modifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent for Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Notice of Intent for Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026
- Place of Performance: West Haven, CT
Submission Requirements
This notice serves as a market research tool. The Government will consider responses received within 15 days of posting to determine the availability of other qualified sources capable of meeting the brand-name requirement or providing an equivalent system that can integrate with the existing infrastructure. Responses should be submitted via email to tyler.s.maryak@usace.army.mil and CC erin.e.bradley@usace.army.mil. The subject line must include "W912WJ26X1B67 – JCI Fire Alarm". The Government is not obligated to pay for information received.