GSAPBS_Annual-BAS-Enterprise-RFI_2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential manufacturers and providers of Building Automation System (BAS) integration software and equipment. The goal is to standardize an enterprise-wide BAS solution that is non-proprietary, uses block-logic programming, and does not require secondary or 3rd party programming tools. This initiative aims to improve IT security, simplify operations, and reduce costs across GSA's building inventory. Responses are due May 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Interest
GSA PBS seeks BAS solutions for monitoring and controlling HVAC, lighting, and utility systems. Key objectives for an enterprise-wide solution include:
- IT Security & Compliance: Reduce IT security lift, support IPv6 transition (OMB Memo M-21-07), and meet server reduction requirements (OMB Memo M-19-19).
- Operational Efficiency: Standardize hardware/software, simplify O&M contracts and training, and streamline national-level program integrations (e.g., Fault Detection & Diagnostic, NCMMS, GSAview).
- Cost Reduction: Reduce server licensing fees, patching, and personnel time associated with scanning and remediating software/hardware.
- Deployment & Procurement: Simplify procurement of Software Maintenance Agreements (SMAs), reduce deployment time, and simplify cost estimation for large-scale projects.
- Technology: Reduce reliance on 3rd party proprietary tools and allow support for emerging technologies like Cloud-based BAS (BaaS).
Response Requirements
Interested vendors should submit responses (limited to 15 pages) covering:
- Company Information: Name, POC, DUNS, business size (NAICS 561210), socioeconomic categories, GSA Schedule (if applicable).
- Capabilities Narrative: Details on system offerings (emerging tech, open-source, non-proprietary, block-logic, SMA model, IPv6, roadmap, vulnerability patching, nationwide reseller coverage).
- FedRAMP Certification: Status for cloud-based BAS software or approach to obtaining it.
- Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Responses to NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5.2.0, SP 800-161 Rev. 1, and CSF 2.0 questions.
- Examples: Current or past enterprise-wide solutions (within 5 years) covering multiple buildings, including "overlay" integrations and full hardware/software replacements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified for this RFI. GSA PBS intends to maximize small business utilization for installation and O&M services in future procurements.
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern
- Published: April 29, 2026
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. GSA will not pay for information submitted. All questions must be emailed to jacqueline.desimone@gsa.gov.