Metasys Controls Update 1155382

This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes. The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a sole-source purchase order using the procedures at FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), as it has been deemed that only one source is available to meet this specific requirement due to Johnson Controls, Inc. being the sole manufacturer and service provider of Metasys software and hardware at the facility. This purchase order is intended to be awarded to Johnson Controls Inc. for Metasys software and hardware maintenance. The requirements document in the form of a Statement of Work is attached to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Any party who believes they can perform this requirement should submit a capability statement for consideration by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. A party may identify their interest and submit a capability statement by Monday, September 1st at 4:30 PM EST. Responses, including questions about this notice, shall be sent via email to Margaux Nenichka at Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov.