36C24419B0040-002.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 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: VA244-16-10341

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Coatesville VA Medical Center This pertains only to the steam-to-domestic water, semi-instantaneous heat exchanger equipment to be provided for Buildings 38, 39, 57, 139 & 58 under the construction of Project 542-18-105, Replace Mechanical Rooms.

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

The equipment is documented in the Domestic Water Steam-to-Water Heat Exchanger Schedule on Drawing PL-601, in the Flow diagrams on Drawing PL-501, and in Specification Section 22 35 00.

ThermaFlo Model TH750H is the basis of design. The need is semi-instantaneous domestic water heating utilizing the most energy efficient equipment feasible, and which will be maintainable by our staff, and which will be reliable. Estimated between $100,000 and 250,000.

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

a. Reasons for specifying ThermaFlo:

o Increased energy efficiency o Accepts medium pressure steam and controls to temperature and pressure without the need for separate PRV station o Discharges condensate with zero-flash potential, thus avoiding need for additional flash tank prior to condensate receiver.

b. Context of justification: The application of this specification is “Brand Name or Equal”. Other manufacturers will be considered which provide the equivalent performance and features as indicated.

c. None of the components used are proprietary.

4. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited

The use of “Name Brand or Equal” provides this.

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

The basis of design may be the only manufacturer which has already assembled a standardized package with the specified features and performance. However, none of the components are proprietary and many other manufacturers should be able to put together a similar package meeting the specified features and performance. If another manufacturer is to be used, it must demonstrate its ability to match the performance based upon other installations.