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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers of Building Automation System (BAS) integration software and equipment which (1) does not require secondary or 3rd party programming software tools to support controllers; and (2) utilizes block-logic (wiresheet) programming methodology which requires no additional software tools or licensing to operate. These hardware and software solutions would (1) be required to be installed, serviced, and supported by any business qualified to do so; (2) not be limited to specific manufacturers; and (3) be non-proprietary. The BAS, is a system controlling and monitoring building HVAC, and possibly other systems (e.g., lighting, utility monitoring, etc.), including devices such as field and global controllers, instrumentation, networking infrastructure, computers, virtual servers, and peripherals, software, programming, database files, and licenses. GSA PBS has implemented, and is exploring the feasibility of continuing the standardization of an enterprise-wide BAS solution across its building inventory, utilizing a single system for all new BAS installations in new construction, and upgrading/replacing existing BAS as the end of useful life is reached in a facility. GSA PBS has identified several buildings in its portfolio which will require a system replacement as soon as possible due to already reaching end of useful life. Objectives for an enterprise-wide BAS solution include: Reduce IT security resource and personnel lift while supporting readiness for future IT initiatives. Standardize BAS hardware/software solutions that support Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) as GSA IT moves to transition from IPv4 in compliance with OMB Memo M-21-07. Further consolidate BAS Virtual Servers by consolidating multiple like-system buildings within regions to a single server. Reduce cost to GSA for server licensing fees, patching, updates and man-power by requiring fewer Virtual Machines (VM) which meets the server reduction requirement in OMB Memo M-19-19. Reduce GSA IT personnel time associated with scanning and remediating software and hardware for use on the Building Systems Network (BSN). Steps required for each different network device currently include: Device scanning for vulnerabilities Creating Security Assessments Reports Working with Vendor/Manufacturer to correct vulnerabilities Complete remediation Keep devices compliant Rescan every three years or if there is a major version upgrade release. Simplify Operation and Maintenance (O&M) contracts and training due to the number of disparate BAS systems across the portfolio. Having a single type of system that can be offered and supported by any certified vendor will provide more efficient methods for O&M handoff, training, expectations, and pricing. Simplify National-Level program integrations by standardizing on a common BAS platform. This will allow additional aut…

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