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VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106‐1 For

Over Micro‐Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: _VA257‐18‐AP‐1334_

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 17, Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center.

VISN17: Network Contracting Office 5441 Babcock Rd, Ste 302 San Antonio, TX 78240

671‐18‐2‐5041‐0009: Fire Fighting Equipment Inspections

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

This procurement is to provide inspections services throughout the VA Medical Facilities to ensure fire suppression equipment is in proper working condition, as well as identify equipment that needs corrective action taken to bring the equipment back to code/standard.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

A short‐term bridge needs to be put in place until a long‐term contract can be established.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market Research was conducted by reviewing previous contract and contract pricing. Due to limited time in which this contract needs to be put in place, contracting has elected to establish a bridge contract for continuity of service.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106‐1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Joseph Leyte Date Contracting Officer

01/30/2018