Sources Sought Notice for Sole Source Market Research for the PN096278 FY26MCA Electrical Switching Station-North project at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), New York.
Overview
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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 Department of the Army, New York District Corps of Engineering, is conducting Sources Sought market research for the PN096278 FY26MCA Electrical Switching Station-North project at Watervliet Arsenal (WVA), New York. This notice aims to identify potential alternate sources for Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) Metasys components required for the project's Mechanical Controls System. Responses are due June 12, 2026.
Project Scope
The project involves constructing a generator connection terminal to provide backup power to the Arsenal. This includes electric manholes, duct bank, grounding cable, fencing, switchgear, transfer switches, cables, and generator procurement/installation. The new switching station will be capable of feeding 4MW into the existing WVA distribution network and generating 8MW for emergency power, increasing capacity from 4MW to 8MW. The project also includes necessary utility interconnections and controls for auto-start power generation and distribution.
Specific Requirement
The Government intends to sole-source JCI Metasys components, programming, and engineering modifications for the Mechanical Controls System. This is technically necessary to integrate new control equipment with the existing proprietary JCI Metasys Building Automation System (BAS) infrastructure at WVA. Utilizing OEM-compatible JCI Metasys equipment ensures full compatibility with the base-wide Metasys server and field devices, maintaining synchronization of telemetry signals, and preserving the existing cybersecurity posture and reliability of this critical mission-support infrastructure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research for potential sole-source component)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026
- Published: May 28, 2026
Purpose of Notice
This notification serves three purposes:
- To inform potential bidders of the Government's intent to solicit brand-name only components.
- To identify potential sources that can provide an equivalent to the brand-name JCI Metasys items.
- To notify of the Army's intent to solicit these brand-name components, which will be embedded in a future construction project. This is a market survey only and not a request to respond to a solicitation. The construction contract will be issued as a one-step negotiated procurement.
Action for Vendors
Any vendor able to provide an alternate source compatible with the JCI Metasys system must submit supporting data within 15 business days of this announcement to the New York District Corps of Engineering, Contracting Division.