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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:__ 36C263-19-AP-0704___

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Affairs, VISN 23, VA Black Hills Medical Center – Ft. Meade

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

This is for the cable TV service at the Fort Meade VA hospital buildings, and the Rapid City Clinic, non-enterprise internet services as required to meet the needs of the BHHCS-FM and DMX broadcast digital music for MRI room for patient environment of care enhancements. Estimated amount for Base + 4 option years is $132,732.00

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

There is no other provider with infrastructure installed throughout the Fort Meade campus main hospital buildings that can provide all the services required. This is proprietary, as Midcontinent Communications owns the infrastructure.

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

There is no other provider for this service. Midcontinent Communications is the only provider that has invested infrastructure to provide the required services listed. Limited checks of SAM, GSA eBUY, and FPDS were made.

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.

Price is fair and reasonable based off past procurement history.

____//SIGNED//________________________

Chad L Raterman

Contracting Officer VHAPM Part 813.106

Original Date: 08/30/17