Signed JA Single Source Justification MPT to SAT AHU 23.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW RFO 12.102(a) For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($350K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: WB HVAC AHU 23 Controls |36C244-26-AP-3750

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Wilkes-Barre Medical Center (VAMC)

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The contactor will replace existing sensor and replace with Setra DPT 2.5" wc DIN 4-20 ma set to interface with AHU and Metasys network controller. The contactor will make all necessary controls or sequence changes to accept the new sensors and to allow for proper pressure, air changes, and humidity settings or sequences. The work is on AHU 23 serving the pharmacy clean rooms that allow for the facility to mix sterile and sterile hazardous drugs, this area has strict pressure, temperature and humidity requirements to ensure drug safety.

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

The Wilkes Barre VAMC has a single building automation system that controls the HVAC, and critical alarms form a central networked server supported by controllers in the field. Johnson Controls ‘Metasys’ building automation systems and components are currently installed throughout the hospital and are linked to the facility’s Metasys® building automation system. In order to maintain existing warranties, Johnson Controls must install and certify all new installations and must make all software modifications and updates. Johnson Controls is the only company that can provide this product and service. There are no other companies authorized to work on Johnson Controls products.

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

The requiring activity has performed market research and has identified other sources which can provide ATC systems and building automation systems. However, the facility already has Johnson Controls building automation systems. It would not be cost-effective for the facility to install infrastructure for a new system or to maintain multiple systems. Also, the cost of installing and maintaining a system to convert the output from a different ATC system into the Metasys® system would outweigh any potential upfront savings realized by using a different system. There is also the possibility that future software updates could cause a situation where the two differing systems can no longer interface with each other or may require costly conversions to maintain existing ATC systems.

Acquisition Plan Action ID: WB HVAC AHU 23 Controls |36C244-26-AP-3750 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with RFO 12.102(a) I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Stephanie Luniewski Date Contracting Officer

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