Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Healthcare Systems, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, Bldg. 5, 5000 West National Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53295

J -- MAINTENANCE OF JOHNSON CONTROLS METASYS SOL 69D-100-00 DUE 112999 POC Michael Cunningham, Contracting Officer, (414) 902-5407 The Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Johnson Controls Inc for maintenance of the Johnson Controls Metasys at both the Lakeside and West Side campuses of the VA Chicago IL Health Care System for the period 12/1/99 through 11/30/2000, plus four one-year options to renew. This is considered to be a sole source because the software needed to operate and maintain the Metasys is only available to Johnson Controls. Other firms who believe they can meet VA needs must provide information about their capabilities to this office by no later than 3:00 PM on November 29, 1999. This information may be mailed or it may be faxed to 414-902-5440. Posted 11/15/99 (W-SN400706). (0319)

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