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Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) maintains exclusive, proprietary ownership of the York hardware architecture and underlying firmware/source code. Non-OEM entities do not possess access to proprietary diagnostic software, calibration tables, or intellectual property required to align pump telemetry with chiller logic. The chillers are protected under active manufacturer warranties and End User Licensing Agreements (EULA). Utilizing thirdparty, non-OEM certified personnel directly breaches EULA terms and immediately voids existing warranties, resulting in substantial financial risk to the Government. The introduction of unauthorized parts or non-certified labor poses significant risk of system trip, control bus malfunction, and thermal failure for supported mission operations.
Market research was conducted to identify whether aftermarket parts or independent service operators (ISOs) could perform the overhaul without invalidating system integrity. Because JCI does not license its proprietary diagnostic tools or warranty-backed replacement assemblies to unauthorized third parties, full and open competition would introduce unacceptable technical risk. While it is requested that manufacturer and part numbers be limited, the procurement is open to all JCI authorized technicians.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Requirements Owner/Technical Certification. I certify that the information provided above is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that approval of this request precludes use of full and open competition.

Requirements POC/Customer Digital Signature
B. Contracting Officer Decision. Based on the information provided herein, I approve the request to restrict competition pursuant to FAR 12.102(a).

Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104
B03 Request to Restrict Competition NTE SAT v060126
Effective June 2026

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