Please note: This is a Sole Source Notification. Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Siemens systems hardware and software installed in the Conner Complex Laboratory facility and the Mayo Building is proprietary and is installed and supported exclusively through Siemens factory branch offices. Additionally: - Field Panels and associated terminal level equipment located at the Conner Complex laboratories and the Mayo Building utilize Siemens proprietary protocol and technology, which is non BACNet and protected by U.S. patents. - Siemens Insight Workstation Software located at the Conner Complex and Mayo Building is the only factory certified product supported for configuration, programming and editing Siemens products installed at both facilities. - NON-Siemens BAS providers may not offer authorized support for Siemens products and software. - Any 3rd party system configurations offered would require additional overlay workstation software and integration hardware, the nature of which would still require authorized support from Siemens. - Any additional layers of components would diminish functionality, reliability and may compromise any claim for recovery of inherent defect chain of responsibility. - Any new systems, software and hardware would require separate training, service, support and maintained manufacturer certification in addition to required Siemens support for installed Siemens BAS. This would be duplicated costs for the investments the owner has already made in systems installed for commissioning, programming and staff training. - The Siemens BAS located at Conner Complex Labs utilizes Siemens laboratory room pressurization controls systems consisting of bio-containment control hardware, software and commissioned systems that is strictly supported by Siemens Factory Branches. - No additional NON-Siemens hardware or software shall be allowed as part of support for the Siemens systems installed at the FDACS facilities.