J059--Building Management System-Sole Source Intent

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.