Attachment 07 534-24-902 Brand Name J-A - Gamewell FCI_Redacted.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 1 Acquisition ID#:

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:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center

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

The Ralph H. Johnson VAMC is requesting the basis of design for the life safety system to be the Gamewell FCI E3 Series system. Components submitted must be certified and tested by Gamewell FCI to be compatible with the existing fire alarm system. At worst, not installing the equipment below could result in the existing fire alarm system not functioning properly in these areas to warn occupants and first responders of a fire; this would result in damage to costly IT equipment and harm to patients/staff at the facility due to the byproducts of smoke production.

The total cost for the above items is estimated to be approximately

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

Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1. The listed supplies described are the only materials that can ensure compatibility with the existing Gamewell FCI fire alarm system at Ralph H. Johnson VAMC. The use of these products, peculiar to one manufacturer, respectively, are essential to the Government’s requirements for this project.

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

Market research was not conducted because the supplies listed are required to function with the hospital’s building life safety management system.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the

S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

Kenyon Dulaney Date Contracting Officer