Opportunity
SAM #36C26127Q0115
VA notice of intent for sole-source Johnson Controls Metasys system services
Buyer
VA Network Contracting Office 21
Posted
October 26, 2026
Respond By
November 03, 2026
Identifier
36C26127Q0115
NAICS
238210, 541513, 541512, 561210
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking authorized support for its Metasys building management system across the Northern California Health Care System. - Opportunity: VA Network Contracting Office 21 intends to award a sole-source contract to Johnson Controls, Inc.; this is a notice of intent, not a request for proposals or quotations. - Services: Maintenance, support, inspection, testing, monitoring, programming, repair, technical services, proprietary software support, firmware updates, and manufacturer-certified maintenance for the installed Metasys system. - Key requirement: Interested parties must demonstrate they can provide the services with full manufacturer authorization and without limitations. - Capability statements: The notice invites submissions from capable parties; it does not itself announce a completed award. - Contract term: One 12-month base period and four one-year options, for up to five years. Anticipated start date is February 1, 2027; no end date is specified.
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: James.Postell@va.gov 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.