Building Automation System Upgrade , Peoria , IL

2026-11-03

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS / QUOTES / BIDS , THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLYThis Sources Sought is for the purpose of identifying firms that can meet the following United States Department of Agriculture , Agricultural Research Service ( ARS ) Requirements . The USDA ARS has a requirement to upgrade an existing building automation system at Peoria , IL . The requirement includes migration to Desigo CC from existing Insight . The requirement is not to replace the existing system . The work must be completed by factory certified Siemens technician ( s ). Specific tasks include but not limited to the following : Backing up Insight system data during migration . Reconnecting and testing field devices to ensure all building systems are properly integrated with Desigo CC . Functional testing of all components to confirm that the system operates correctly . Documenting results and obtaining USDA approval that the migration meets all requirements . Provide training to equip USDA staff with the knowledge to operate and maintain the new system . Deliver documentation and post - migration support to ensure a smooth transition and address any initial issues . This Sources Sought is not to be considered as a request for proposal / quotes / bids or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services . No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the contractor submission to this Sources Sought or the Government ' s use of such information . The Government reserves the right to reject , in whole or in part , any contractor ' s input resulting from this RFI . No contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement . Data submitted in response to this RFI will not be returned . INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION : After review of the attached documentation , interested parties may submit a response in an electronic format only via email to osvaldo . rodriguez @ usda . gov no later than April 27 , 2026 , 10 : 00 AM ET . Electronic files should be in Microsoft Office Word or PDF format . All information should be UNCLASSIFIED material only . Respondents should include as part of their submission : Capabilities statement . GSA Number if applicableDUNS NumberFirm NameFirm AddressBusiness size , SDVOSB , HUBZone , or Woman owned status , as validated via the System for Award Administration ( SAM ). All offers must register on the SAM located at http :// www . SAM . govFirm ’ s point of contact , phone and email address . Past work experience . If you have experience working with other Federal Agencies and / or commercial businesses of similar size and scope , please include agency and / or business name contract number ( if applicable ), amount and type of contract ( e . g . FFP , T & M , Labor hour etc ). Any proprietary information must be marked as such , the RFI information should not exceed a total of 10 one - sided 8 1 / 2x11 pages , with one - inch margins , and font no smaller than 12 point .

Illinois

2026-04-29