S06 J-A - Siemens Electrical Systems Components - 553-19-101 - KO Signed.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: VA-22-00070555

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, John D. Dingell Medical Center 2237:

553-23-1-3508-0003.

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

Scope of Work Statement: Work includes general construction, demolition, and new construction for the Replace Parking Structure Elevators, Project # 553-19-101.

The project requires installation of Siemens Industry, Inc. products during construction for Electrical Systems installation.

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

Siemens Industry, Inc. is the Electrical Systems company that holds the maintenance contract for proprietary equipment throughout the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center. The VAMC Detroit has had a standard for electrical materials since the building first opened in 1996. The VA electrical shop has always maintained spare parts and training for the designated electrical systems. The standard system is important in emergency situations when repair needs to be done immediately. The existing electrical system is Siemens. The system includes panel boards, molded case circuit breakers, surge protective devices, low voltage motor controllers, manual motor Controllers, fused and unfused disconnect switches, and separately-enclosed circuit breakers for use in electrical systems rated 600 V and below.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: This project will replace, upgrade and install new Electrical systems components for the replacement of old, installation of new and provisions for future Elevators in the Parking Structure. The hospital electrical system is a key element of hospital operations. Any electrical problem immediately impacts visitors, patients, and staff. The VA electricians must act immediately to resolve the problems by standardizing electrical components to reduce repair time. Electrical failures in the Parking Structure are very important. This would include panel boards, molded case circuit breakers, surge protective devices, low voltage motor controllers, manual motor Controllers, fused and unfused disconnect switches, and separately enclosed circuit breakers for use in electrical systems rated 600 V and below. Potential significant differences in characteristics and usage, bar the use of non-existing components. Therefore, it is essential to the Government requirements to only allow the provision of Siemens electrical systems components, thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company. Accordingly, Siemen’s hardware is the only firm capable of providing the supplies described in Section III above without the Veteran’s Health Administration experiencing substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition and unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements.

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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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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.

RICHMOND MCCLOUD Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466