Contracting Vehicles FAQs

Q: How can I use the Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS) Contract to obligate year-end funds? 

A: The UMCS Contract can be used for a broad range of projects including: utility monitoring and building automation systems, HVAC equipment retrofit projects, energy management, SCADA systems, systems integration, and renewable energy systems to streamline and simplify efforts for your facility upgrades. This contract provides a contracting mechanism to design, price and implement your year-end projects up to the end of the fiscal year. You can also build “ready to award” projects in the event year-end funds become available late in the fiscal year. It’s your tool to help gain more for your site. Visit the UMCS page.

Q: How can I use the Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Contract to obligate funds?
A: The ESS contract provides solutions for access control and alarm monitoring, metal and weapons detection, turnstiles, gates, and portals, operational command and control centers and more. Like the UMCS contract, the ESS contract enables a simple solution to complex procurements. 

Q: Who can use the UMCS and ESS contracting vehicles? 

A: Any federal agency around the world can use the UMCS and ESS contracting vehicles. This includes Non-DOD and OCONUS sites.

Q: Can the UMCS and ESS contracts ONLY be used for year-end projects? 

A: No. The UMCS and ESS contracts are fast, simple, and can be used for any project at any time during the fiscal year.

Q: Can I combine projects? 

A: Yes, the task order can include multiple buildings as well as multiple technologies within each building as long as the site scope of work fits within the designated technologies and services listed the UMCS and ESS contract. The list of allowable scope is extensive and covers many technologies tied to energy reduction and building improvements.

Q: I would like to have a government-to-government discussion about these contracts. How do I contact the Corps of Engineers, Huntsville?

A: You can contact the Corps of Engineers, Huntsville directly:
Call: (256) 895-1500 or view our other contact options.

Visit the Corps of Engineers, Huntsville UMCS page

Visit the Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Electronic Security Center page

Q: How do I contact my local Johnson Controls representative? 

A: Use the contact us link and we will field your question and/or information to the your local Johnson Controls representative. 

Q: Is there a limit on job size? 

A: There is no dollar limit to a single task order award under the UMCS/ESS contract other than the overall limitation of the contracting vehicle. From an energy pilot project to the renovation of the Pentagon, these contracts are designed to support your individual requirements.

Q: I’m not sure of my technical requirements 

A: Johnson Controls can assist you in determining your technical requirements. We have a team of local representatives supported by our Huntsville Program Management Office team to ensure compliance to the contract requirements and development of a project tailored to your specific needs. With hundreds of active and completed task orders around the world, we understand your technical concerns and we can deliver comprehensive solutions regardless of your technical preferences.

Q: I am ready to get started, what do I do next? 

A: Contact the UMCS/ESS Program office. You can call our toll-free Year-end Crunch Hotline at 
1-800-329-0860 or email us to get started today!