Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Building Automation System (BAS) Maintenance Services
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 Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Building Automation System (BAS) Maintenance Services at the DISA Headquarters Complex, Fort Meade, MD. This is a bridge requirement to ensure continuous critical services between the expiration of the current contract and the award of a future, potentially small business set-aside, solicitation. The sole-source action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 to Pritchett Controls, Inc.
Purpose & Context
This document serves as a Justification & Approval (J&A) for the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition (OTFAOC) for a bridge contract. The purpose is to prevent a substantial break in essential BAS maintenance services, which would have catastrophic consequences for the DISA Headquarters Complex, as the current contract (HC104721P4000) expires on May 1, 2026. A future competitive solicitation is planned.
Scope of Work
The required services include comprehensive maintenance support for the Building Automation System (BAS). This encompasses calibration, repair, testing, and software maintenance. Assets covered are extensive and include the boiler plant, chillers, cooling towers, fans, pumps, air/water economizers, ventilation systems, air handlers, gas heaters, lighting systems, emergency power systems, fuel delivery systems, uninterruptable power supply systems, operation schedules, and utility meters within the DISA Headquarters Complex.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-source bridge action (Justification)
- Current Contract Expiration: May 1, 2026
- Anticipated Bridge Period: May 2, 2026 – November 1, 2026
- Sole Source Contractor: Pritchett Controls, Inc.
- Justification: FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source capable of preventing a service break.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- Current Action: Sole-source.
- Future Solicitation: May be a small business set-aside.
Response & Evaluation
This is a justification for a sole-source action and not a solicitation for proposals. A future solicitation will be posted separately. All questions regarding this justification should be directed to the Contracting Officer.
Key Dates
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- Anticipated Bridge Performance: May 2, 2026 – November 1, 2026