36C24218Q9953-001.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C242-18-AP-3723

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02, Syracuse VA Medical Center 1304

Buckley Road, Suite 104, Syracuse NY 13212. Organizational Activity: VA New York Harbor Healthcare System Manhattan Campus 423 East 23rd Street, New York, New York 10010 thru 2237# 630-18-4-6306-0090. This is a Brand Name Justification for a competitive acquisition.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This follow-on request is for an add on to an existing elevator core contract for a new standard signage in the elevators on floors 1 thru 17, which is now being expanded. This will extend signage requirements for the entire first floor. This justification to purchase additional signage and installation of the signs which will follow the designs of previously awarded contract for hospital elevators. All new signage must meet specifics and uniformity of the signs will allow for patient safety and continuity in wayfinding from elevator signage to additional areas of the first floor.

. This will meet the agency’s needs.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: IAW FAR11.05 Items particular to One Manufacturer: Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or service are unique or highly specialized. This is also a brand name justification in support of a follow on to previously awarded contract for signage for elevator core on floors 1 thru 17, utilizing same specifications for new signage. Utilizing the same wayfinding signage will allow for patient access and safety. Based on the above criteria, the facility’s investment is greatly reduced by not using a different manufacturer.

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

Market Research was conducted consisting of checking VIP (Veterans Information Pages) & GSA to see if there were available SDVOSB vendors that could supply the name brand signage. The result was VIP showed a potential of 76 SDVOSB & VOSB vendors available. SBA -DSBS showed 337 potential SDVOSB/VOSB vendors, a source sought was also published on GSA and responses were received by two (2) SDVOSB vendors.

Price was determined fair and reasonable.

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.

Name: Aleta Jennette Date

283632 Date: 2018.09.09 17:12:12 -04'00'