ssj gooseneck faucets_powers assembly(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 15240

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: Acquistition of proprietary Chicago

Gooseneck Faucet assembly to be adapted with Powers thermostatic cartridge assembly for Powers 215A15; in lieu of the Powers thermostatic Gooseneck Faucets 215A15 which has been discontinued. These faucet assemblies are the current application throughout VAPHS due to Chicago Gooseneck faucet assembly is easily adaptable with use of Powers thermostatic cartridge assembly and all key components are above sink level for easy access. Powers thermostatic cartridge assembly allows for temperature control providing safety to patients and staff from scolding water;

while simutanlously allows the boilers to maintain 140 degrees to help kill potentially bacteria such as legionella in the water. Chicago Goosneck Faucet assembly consist of the following parts: Chicago Faucet 2302 – ABCP, Chicago Spout 626 – FCABCP, Sloan Trim Plate MIX-104-A. This Sole Source Product is for Chicago Gooseneck faucet assembly adapted with the Powers thermostatic cartridge assembly 215A15 to be used in this project. This item will be approximately

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The VAPHS uses Chicago Gooseneck faucet assembly adapted with a thermostatic cartridge assembly throughout all facilities on both the University Drive and Heinz Campuses. Chicago Gooseneck Faucet assembly 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 Chicago Gooseneck Faucet assembly is used across the campuses are designed with the following performance criteria:

Chicago Faucet 2302-ABCP Features & Specifications:

Single hole with side valve 5-1/4" rigid/swing gooseneck spout Pressure compensating Softflo aerator 2.2 GPM 2-3/4" lever handle Ceramic operating cartridge with volume control and hot water limit stop ECAST® design provides durable cast brass construction with total lead content equal to or less than 0.25% by weighted average Complies with the requirements of the Buy American Act of 1933.

Item Ships in 3 Days of order

Performance Specification:

Rated Operating Pressure: 20-125 PSI Rated Operating Temperature: 40-140°F (Note: 180°F max.

during temporary high-temperature system flush)

Chicago Spout 626-FCABCP Features & Specifications:

1.5 GPM (5.7 L/min) laminar flow control insert in spout inlet 5-1/4" rigid/swing gooseneck spout with 1.5 GPM flow control ECAST® design provides durable cast brass construction with total lead content equal to or less than 0.25% by weighted average Complies with the requirements of the Buy American Act of 1933.

Performance Specification:

Rated Operating Pressure: 20-125 PSI Rated Operating Temperature: 40-140°F

Sloan MIX-104-A TRIM PLATE 8” (Double Hole) Features & Specifications:

Direct replacement cover for discontinued Chicago cover plate - 232-CP

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 Chicago Gooseneck Faucet Assembly adapted with Power thermostatic cartridge assembly 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 noted faucet with assembly 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.

Name: Bunny Adair Date Title: Construction Control Representative Facility: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

11. 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: 2023.08.21 10:48:38 -04'00'

08/21/2023

BUNNY

ADAIR

Digitally signed by

BUNNY ADAIR

Date: 2023.08.21 11:26:51 -04'00'