36C24618Q9097-003.pdf

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 2: Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >$150K

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 3 Original Date: 08/30/2017

Items peculiar to one manufacturer:

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (If FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)iii before posting. Do not include specific proprietary data.

Only mention the type of equipment, procedure, etc. to show that proprietary supplies or services are being procured.)

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

(5) DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELIEVE THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE CONSISTENT WITH

FAR 8.404(d) TO AID THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN MAKING THIS BEST VALUE

DETERMINATION:

Due to the same staff using the equipment at the three sites, it is imperative that all three facilities have the same equipment. This ensures that all staff are trained properly on the equipment’s settings, functions, controls, and maintenance protocols. Standardization for training, maintenance, parts, and accessories is in the best interest of the government from a cost standpoint.

(6) DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED:

There is only one vendor on schedule. A Sources Sought notice was posted to FBO from

1/30/2018 - 2/5/2018 to identify additional vendors. Three responses were received. One vendor, L1 Enterprises that is on schedule, responded that they could provide the required item. The other two vendors could not provide the exact items needed.

An Intent to Sole Source was then posted to FBO from 2/5/2018 - 2/9/2018. No communications were received in response to this posting.

(7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION:

No facts other than those stated above.

(8) A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR

OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE RESTRICTED CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE:

For future acquisitions, to overcome any barriers to competition, market research will be used as a guide to determine if the market for competition exists and identify comparable products that may fit the facility’s needs. Using this information, the appropriate acquisition strategy will be determined and followed.