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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

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Original Date: 08/30/17 ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENT 36C25218B0066 00001

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: VA252-18-AP-0156 _

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Zablocki Medical Center

NCO 12 Construction Team 2237#: 695-18-1-6985-0008

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

This product, Siemens Cerberus Pyrotronics System is the only product that allow s for a single f ire alarm system to be used throughout the Milw aukee facility. VA Milw aukee currently has the Cerberus Pyrotronics System as the campus -w ide f ire alarm system. The equipment to be installed w ill be monitored the existing campus-wide Pyrotronics Fire Alarm.

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

The fire alarm system w ill activate alarms w ithin the building to alert occupants that assistance may be required. Installation of a system that interfaces properly with the existing system w ill ensure patient safety is maintained at the highest level.

Additionally, installation of components that match the existing f ire alarm system minimizes maintenance costs and bench stock requirements. No other system w ill integrate w ith our existing f ire protection system. It is necessary to match the existing system to ensure there are no interface problems and that system operation and maintenance is maintained to ensure patient and w orker safety.

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

We have not been able to identify any other system that offers a seamless integration w ith our existing 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.

Jerrod J. Schleis 12 December 2017

Contracting Officer NCO-12 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466