Replace HVAC Satterlee Hall at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT

Project ID: 70Z0G126RCGA0SL01 FederalOpportunitiesJustification

Overview

Agency	Coast Guard
Deadline	None
Posted	04/15/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC	Y1JZ - Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings
Location	CT 06320 United States

Description

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JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Pursuant to the requirements of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103 (FAR Class Deviation 25-111) and in accordance with the requirements of RFO 6.104, the justification for the use of the statutory authority under RFO 6.103 is justified by the following facts and rationale required under RFO 6.104-1 as follows: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard, CEU Providence awarded a firm fixed price (FFP) construction contract which includes a requirement for a brand name item which is only available from one source. This Justification and Approval covers only a portion of the acquisition that is brand name or peculiar to one manufacturer. The purpose of the project is to remove and replace existing AHU (Air Handling Unit), Ventilation Unit, VAV (Variable Air Volume), FC (Fan Coil) and associated sensors and controls located in Satterlee Hall at United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. This requirement will provide for a specific brand name product. Siemens Desigo Building Automation System (BAS) is required for the compatible interoperability of the Direct Digital Controls (DDC) system used to control building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for the entire campus, and thus, integral to the replacement of HVAC system at Satterlee Hall. Siemens materials are utilized throughout the entire campus-wide Building Automation System. Note: This is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals. No solicitation will be posted as a result of this notice. This notice is issued for informational purposes only. The justification and approval for other than full and open competition is attached.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard, CEU Providence is issuing a justification for a firm fixed price construction contract to replace the HVAC system at Satterlee Hall, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. The project aims to ensure compatibility and interoperability with the existing Siemens Desigo Building Automation System (BAS) used throughout the campus. Work Details The project involves the removal and replacement of the existing Air Handling Unit (AHU), Ventilation Unit, Variable Air Volume (VAV), Fan Coil (FC), and associated sensors and controls in Satterlee Hall. The requirement specifies that only Siemens Desigo BAS materials can be used due to their unique compatibility with the existing campus-wide HVAC control systems. Market research indicated that other manufacturers like Johnson Controls and Honeywell do not offer products that meet the necessary specifications for compatibility with Siemens Desigo BAS. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over the Fiscal Year 2026. Place of Performance Satterlee Hall, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT.

Contacts

Contact name	Simon W. Leung, Contracting Officer
Contact email	simon.w.leung@uscg.mil
Contact phone	(571) 610-2795
Secondary contact name	Sean Waldron
Secondary contact email	sean.e.waldron@uscg.mil
Secondary contact phone	(401) 318-3344