Opportunity
SAM #36C24426Q0709
Sole Source Metasys BAS Upgrades, Subscriptions, Maintenance, and Training for VA Pittsburgh
Buyer
VA NCO 4
Posted
June 17, 2026
Respond By
July 02, 2026
Identifier
36C24426Q0709
NAICS
811219, 238290, 811310
This opportunity is for upgrades, subscriptions, and maintenance services for the Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. - Sole source contract to Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC due to proprietary requirements - Scope includes: - Replacement of 32 Network Automation Engines (26 SNE 22s, 6 SNE 11s) - Upgrade of 5 workstations for Metasys integration - Replacement of 6 outdated controllers with BACnet controllers and expansion modules - ADX-25 User Site Dir Software and SQL Server upgrade for HVAC server - Annual software subscriptions for both HVAC and Domestic Water Metasys servers - Preventative maintenance, inspection, calibration, and weekly reporting for BAS - Up to 80 hours/year of emergency/overtime maintenance (24/7/365 availability) - Two annual training sessions for VA staff, delivered by Johnson Controls instructors - Only vendors authorized by Johnson Controls to service Metasys BAS (including LON network) are eligible - Contract period: one-year base with four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - Services must include detailed reporting, system backups, and rapid emergency response - Estimated contract value likely in the mid-to-high six figures, depending on scope and options
Key OEM: - Johnson Controls (Metasys BAS, SNE, BACnet controllers, ADX-25 software)
Potential competitors: - Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider Electric (for similar BAS solutions, but only Johnson Controls authorized vendors can service Metasys)
Primary products/services: - Metasys BAS hardware/software upgrades, subscriptions, maintenance, and training
Requirements: - Vendor must be authorized by Johnson Controls for Metasys BAS service in Pittsburgh area - All work must comply with VA standards and include comprehensive maintenance and reporting
Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office East (RPOE), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4) intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC, located at 5757 N Green Bay Ave #X81, Milwaukee, WI 53209-4408, USA. A sole source award is anticipated due to the facility’s requirement that the contracted vendor be able to perform preventative maintenance services on the LON network used across campus, as well as the proprietary nature of the Metasys Building Automation System (BAS).
This requirement includes upgrades to the existing BAS, software subscriptions and updates for the Metasys BAS, preventative maintenance and inspection services of the BAS, and training. Services are to be performed at the University Drive Campus of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pittsburgh, PA. Refer to the DRAFT Statement of Work (Attachment: DRAFT SOW - Metasys BAS SPMI _ Revised 05-14-2026) for additional information. A firm-fixed-price contract is planned for one year, with four additional one-year option periods.
NAICS: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Small Business Size Standard: $12.5 Million
Product Service Code (PSC): J059 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment - Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements and must include evidence of being authorized by the manufacturer of the Metasys Building Automation System to service the system in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due by July 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses must be submitted via e-mail to Christina.Gennaoui@va.gov.