SAT JFOC BLd T56 RTU 7 Feb 2024.pdf

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

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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: 36C248-24-AP-2219

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, James A.

Haley Veteran’s Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

2237# 673-24-2-6049-0044

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

Contractor will remove and replace Trane roof top unit (RTU) M/N THC060F4R0A1ND S/N

202412771L located atop Building T56 at James A. Haley VA Hospital. The contractor shall verify all ancillary equipment/electrical components are in good operating condition in accordance with manufacture's recommendations. Contractor shall supply all labor, test equipment, tools, materials, replacement parts, oil, lubricants, supplies, software, transportation, supervision, and any other items and services necessary to accomplish this requirement. Any additional required repairs discovered during installation outside of the PWS will be quoted to the CO/COR at the time of discovery.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This is an emergency because the current older RTU no longer maintains an acceptable humidity level in Bld T56 that houses PET SCAN for James A. Haley.

Furthermore, the current RTU was discovered to be causing possible mold growth in the duct work.

Due to the situation, T56 has been shut down on Friday 26 Jan 2024 due to the unsatisfactory humidity situation. Veterans’ health care is being negatively effected as appointments are being rescheduled and cancelled. Bld T56 cannot reopen until adequate humidity control which involves replacing a non-performning RTU.

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

The VIP database was queried in accordance with VAAR 810.001, Market research policy. OST

Services is listed in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VETCERT) database as a Service

Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and they are able to immediately act.

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. .

____________________________ 1 Feb 2024 KENNETH R. CARYER Date Contracting Officer, NCO-08 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466