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41 -- UPGRADE OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOL 223-98-9745 POC Caroline P. Dean, Contracting Officer/Glenda Barfell, Contract Specialist (301) 443-4460 E-MAIL: gbarfell@bangate.fda.gov, gbarfell@bangate.fda.gov. The Food and Drug Administration intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Johnson Controls, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia for a facilities management system. Currently, the Muirkirk Road Campus in Laurel, Maryland has a Johnson Controls 85/40 system. For the new requirement, Johnson Controls will provide then next generation upgrade of the existing system known as Metasys. By migrating to a Metasys facilities management system, existing components such as field processing units, field data point sensors and proprietary software will not have to be replaced and there will not be any disruptions during installation to ongoing animal research being performed at the facility which is a Government requirement. Additionally, the Metasys system has been installed in Module Two and all fourteen animal buildings throughout the Muirkirk Road Campus. The Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contractor responsible for the operation/monitoring of Module Two is also responsible for the operation and monitoring in Module One, therefore, the systems must be consistent so they can be maintained by the O&M contractor. The Metasys system has the ability to trend data points and provide reports required for 1) the Quality Assurance group, 2) the FDA Animal Care Program, and 3) for AAALAC accreditation. Interested concerns shall submit a written statement to permit evaluation of capability to provide the required system. Firms shall demonstrate the following: 1) detailed knowledge of the existing facilities management system; 2) detailed explanation of how the existing system (Johnson Controls 85/40) can be upgraded using the existing components; and 3) detailed explanation of how the existing system can be upgraded without causing disruption to the ongoing animal research at the facility. Failure to submit documentation will result in the Government proceeding as above. See Note 22. (0114)

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