J063--CCure Security Maintenance and Support Services Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for CCure Security Maintenance and Support Services at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System West Haven & Newington Campus. The contract will include proprietary security systems, known as the C-CURE 9000, which can only be accessed, tested, and programmed by an authorized dealer. Johnson Controls INC (JCI) is the only authorized vendor that supports the manufacturer's software and integration of "SOFTWARE HOUSE" for C-CURE 9000. The contractor will need to provide authorized software programming services, which can only be provided by JCI factory-certified technicians. Key aspects of the job include: • Maintaining critical security systems • Installed software maintenance • Physical access devices maintenance • Providing authorized software programming services • Compliance with warranty characteristics The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking interest from parties, accompanied by supporting literature, to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.