Building Management System-Sole Source Intent
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Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Due Nov 3, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-8), 7 days left.
| Title as posted | J059--Building Management System-Sole Source Intent |
|---|---|
| Solicitation number | 36C26127Q0115 |
| Agency | Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Office | 261-Network Contract Office 21 (36C261) |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Facilities Support Services (561210) |
| Product or service code | J059 |
| Posted | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 3, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-8) (7 days left) |
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Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT Description The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls, Inc. for maintenance, support, inspection, testing, monitoring, programming, repair, and related services for the Metasys Building Management System (BMS) located throughout the Northern California Health Care System.
The proposed contract will consist of: One (1) twelve-month base period Four (4) one-year option periods The anticipated start date: February 01, 2027 Sole Source Rationale The Metasys Building Management System is a proprietary platform developed and maintained by Johnson Controls, Inc. The system integrates critical facility operations including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), environmental controls, alarms, and energy management functions essential to patient care and facility operations.
Based on market research conducted by the Government, Johnson Controls has represented that it is the only authorized source capable of providing the required proprietary software support, system programming, firmware updates, technical services, and manufacturer-certified maintenance for the installed Metasys system within the Northern California Health Care System. Johnson Controls provided documentation supporting its sole-source position.
Award to any source other than Johnson Controls could result in incompatibility with existing equipment, loss of manufacturer support, increased operational risk, and potential disruption to critical building management functions. Authority This procurement is being conducted under the authority of RFO 12.201(a) or RFO 6.103-1(b), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, as applicable.
Submission of Capability Statements This notice is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. However, interested parties that believe they can satisfy the requirement may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the required proprietary Metasys Building Management System services without limitation and with full manufacturer authorization.
Capability statements must be received no later than November 03, 2026, 10AM PST. Responses shall be submitted electronically to: James Postell Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Email: [email protected] Disclaimer This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government does not intend to pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.
Responses will be evaluated solely to determine whether competitive procurement is feasible.
Contracting contact
- James Postell · Contracting Officer · [email protected] · 702-791-9000 x18936
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 561210, a business counts as small if it has no more than $47.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard, with exceptions in the notes). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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About the buyer
The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $84.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Optum Public Sector Solutions, Inc., Mckesson Corporation and Triwest Healthcare Alliance Corp. See what VA is buying now.
Facilities Support Services contracts right now
There are 62 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 561210), 30 posted in the last 7 days; 61% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of the Army, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of the Navy. Most of the work with a stated place is in Washington, North Carolina and Virginia. A notice in this trade gives a median of 18 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 8 days.
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