J--Johnson Controls Metasys Maintenance

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to enter into sole source procurement negotiations with Johnson Controls Systems for the maintenance and emergency repair of the Metasys System located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. This requirement entails routine upkeep and emergency services characterized by a two-hour on-site response time and a 24-hour completion time. The government is pursuing this action under Statutory Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, having determined that the agency's minimum needs are best satisfied by a single source.

This pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number VA-69D-08-RQ-0633, is classified under NAICS 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance and PSC code J. While no solicitation document is currently available, the government will consider statements of interest and capability received by the response deadline of September 5, 2008.

The decision to proceed with a competitive procurement or maintain the sole source award rationale based on received information remains at the discretion of the government. Inquiries regarding this notice, which was published on August 29, 2008, are directed to Gregory Danko. No additional attachments are associated with this announcement.