# Building Automation System Upgrade, Peoria, IL Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1166468 - Solicitation number: 1166468 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Closed. Deadline was April 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA) - Place of performance: Peoria, Illinois - County: Peoria County (FIPS 17143). https://abierto.us/counties/peoria-county-il-17143 - City: Peoria. https://abierto.us/cities/peoria-il-1759000 - First posted: April 21, 2026 - Last posted: April 21, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dfcc96a93eb1499193cc3fa27e80cd84/view ## Description THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTES/BIDS, THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY This 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 applicable DUNS Number Firm Name Firm Address Business 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.gov Firm’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. ## Publications - April 21, 2026: Sources sought, due April 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice dfcc96a93eb1499193cc3fa27e80cd84. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dfcc96a93eb1499193cc3fa27e80cd84/view ## Points of contact - Osvaldo Rodriguez, osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1166468.