11 2 Sole Source Brandname or Equal Memo - Finishes - 538-19-204.pdf

Department of Memorandum

Veterans Affairs

Date: March 14, 2022

From: Planning and Design Supervisor (138B)

Subj: Brand Name or Equal

To: Contracting Officer (90C)

Re: Project title: Renovate Student Housing Buildings 15 & 16 Project Number: 538-19-204

1) Please accept this memo as justification for brand name or equal designations contained on Sheets AE903, IF100, IF101, and IF102 and Spec 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes of the above reference project.

2) These brand name products listed for ceiling tile, floor finishes, wall finishes, signage subsurface screen inks and other miscellaneous finishes are provided only as a reference for color and style.

3) There is a note included on sheets AE903, IF100, IF101, and IF102 indicating " PRODUCTS, COLORS AND FINISHES AS USED IN THE LEGENDS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR USE.

COLOR, FINISHES AND MANUFACTURERS LISTED HERE ARE FOR AESTHETIC AND

SPECIFICATION QUALITY STANDARD REFERENCE ONLY. CONTRACTOR MAY

SUBMIT OTHER MANUFACTURERS PRODUCTS THAT MEET THE CONTRACT

DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS. SUBMITTED PRODUCTS SHALL

COMPLY WITH FAR AND VAAR REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING BUY-AMERICAN ACT.

4) In line with VAAR Part 811.104, Use of brand name or equal descriptions, this note allows for the Contractor to submit another manufacturer for consideration as long as the salient characteristics are met.

5) We recommend that the above subject be accepted.

Andrew Bolyard, PE Assistant Chief, Facilities Management Service

Contracting Officer's Certification: Concur with justification for inclusion of “brand name or equal” designation.

Signature: ______________________________ Date:__________________

Name:__________________________________