41 -- Intent to Sole Source Metasys System to Johnson Controls, Inc.

This notice announces that the Social Security Administration (SSA) intends to award a purchase order without a competitive procurement to the existing Building Automation System (BAS) maintenance contractor, Johnson Controls, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for new controls for the Air Handler Unit (AHU) and Exhaust Fans to be tied into the existing Johnson Controls Metasys system. The required server set up software is proprietary and a new product that no other vendor has the certification to program or set up. The use of other sources for this requirement would result in the misapplication of technology, damage to the existing equipment and BAS. The Metasys system is a building automation computer system that controls and monitors all vital building systems: electrical, mechanical, security and fire protection. The AHU and Exhaust Fans perform heating, air conditioning and air cleaning functions for the building. This is not a solicitation document nor a request for quotes.