36C25019B0052-006.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Dayton VA Medical Center, will enter into a construction contract that requires the procurement of this item which requires justification for other than full and open competition. The purchase request number is not yet available.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: Requirement of the contractor to use “Chicago Faucets” Electronic-AC Faucets. This project is named “Renovate B410 East Wing” and the purpose is to construct a new building on the Dayton VA campus at which legionella infection is a major concern. The project includes the construction of a new building with architectural walls and finishes, roofing heating, plumbing and electrical work to support the proposed new building. This is a new free-standing building.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: As part of a project to construct the new CLC Single Story Unit at the Dayton VAMC, the building will be receiving new infrastructure. This will require providing a plumbing system compatible with the campus existing systems. The “Chicago Faucets”, Electronic-AC Faucet, with internal temperature control mixer is required to reduce water consumption, as well as the potential for transmission of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes by minimizing contact with the faucet. Therefore, the system, when properly integrated, can significantly reduce or eliminate the potential for bacteria growth. The estimated value of materials is .

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: The product is being procured under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1), FAR Part 6.302-1 (a) (2).

(X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

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 medical center needs to have an effective way of limiting the potential for bacteria growth inside their plumbing fixtures. This product provides the solution of a thermal disinfection, at the dispenser which is currently not available from other manufacturers.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: This procurement will be competed/synopsized on www.fbo.gov and will indicate the requirement for brand name specification regarding the Automated Water Dispensers. Since the construction contract is being awarded as a firm fixed price contract through competitive sealed bidding, the bidders are incentivized to locate the supplier that will provide the item at the most economical price. Other faucet manufacturers do not provide the availability and compatibility needed at the Dayton VAMC, full integration and compatibility cannot be achieved through other available manufacturers.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: It is in the best interest of the government to use this product. The price is in line with pricing provided by other commercial suppliers and is fair and reasonable.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: The Chicago Faucet system has been established and maintained here at Dayton VAMC. This facility has multiple devices and each one must be standardized to function properly for patient safety and facility maintenance efficiency. A system of this size would be unmanageable without standardization.

9. Any Other Supporting Data:

This manufacturer is the only one that will provide integration to the existing faucet and water distribution system and reasonable delivery time at this location.

10. Listing of Interested Sources: N/A

11. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: The availability of this type of system has been an issue with other manufacturers.

12. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: NA.

13. 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: NA

14. 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.

Ravindra R. Wani Date Dayton VA COR

Contracting Officer's Certification: I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Bob Ivey Date Contracting Officer

Ravindra R. Wani 344872

Digitally signed by Ravindra R.

Wani 344872 Date: 2019.07.22 08:59:55 -04'00' 07/22/2019

07/22/2019

ROBERT H.

IVEY 225363

Digitally signed by

ROBERT H. IVEY 225363

Date: 2019.07.22 10:45:40 -04'00'