SSJ_Daltile Tile_Rittenhouse(s) 8.21_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-23-AP-3927

1. Contracting Activity:

a. Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, VAPHS, University Drive Campus, Pittsburgh, PA

15215

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: Acquistition of proprietary Daltile Ceramic Tile. proprietary Daltile Ceramic Tile are the standard application throughout VAPHS due to its durability, ease of cleaning and resistancy to harbor germs including the Covid 19 virus. This Sole Source Product is for proprietary Daltile Ceramic Tile to be used in this project, which will be approximately

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The VAPHS uses proprietary Daltile Ceramic Tile through out all facilities on both the University Drive and Heinz Campuses. Daltile has been found to be the most adventageuos product to prevent at spread of infectious pathogens including the Covid 19 virus and it is very easy to routinely clean and disinfect by the custodial staff using common products eliminating the need to stock numerous different cleaning products. Daltile Ceramic Tile has qualities, as noted below, that are key factors in the standardization. This allows for quick replacements to be completed by our M&R with no adverse side effects to our patients. The flooring is used across the campuses are designed with the following performance criteria:

a. Product Description:

i. Size – 3 x 6 wall tile; thickness 5/16”

1. Classic Color Wheel Collection (Glazed Ceramic) - Rittenhouse

b. Performance Characteristics:

ASTM# Result

i. Water Absorption C373 < 20.0%

ii. Breaking Strength C648 120-230 lbs

iii. Scratch Hardness MOHS 4.0-6.0

iv. Chemical Resistance C650 Resistant

v. Abrasion Resistance C1027 N/A

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Restricted Competition:

( X ) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

( ) Unusual and Compelling Urgency ( ) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert

Services ( ) International Agreement ( ) Authorized or Required by Statute ( ) National Security ( ) Public Interest

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The acquistition is authorized pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), and is implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (c), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: Any action to increase competion for the suppliers of the Daltile Ceramic Tile would cause an undue hardship on the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. VAPHS has been making a conscious effort to standardize the finishes throughout the restroom, laboratory and clinical areas to make them more resistant to infectious pathogens and easier for the limited custodial staff to maintain. The installation of material finishes other than Daltile Ceramic Tile would require duplication of maintenance materials and could expose our veteran patient population to dangerous pathogens unnecessarily.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: This item is being sole sourced under a larger construction project that will be competed as a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set aside.

Therefore, competition will be provided on the base contract which will lead to a fair and reasonable price.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted: Further market research was not conducted based on the same content provided in paragraph 6 above.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: N/A

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: N/A

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: N/A.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

08/15/23

Name: Rochelle Landowski Date Title: Interior Design Facility: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Rochelle E Landows ki 657312

Digitally signed by Rochelle E Landowski 657312 Date: 2023.08.17 16:04:08 -04'00'

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer or Designee’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contract Specialist, Construction West Date Network Contracting Office 4

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Branch Chief, Construction West Date

Network Contracting Office 4

ELIJAH

MCINTOSH

Digitally signed by

ELIJAH MCINTOSH

Date: 2023.08.17 08:29:51 -04'00'