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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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17

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‐4112

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, NCO

12, 115 South 84th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214. Requesting Activity: Department of

Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. Purchase Request (2237) number: 695‐18‐3‐6997‐0025

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

The Siemens Cerberus Pyrotronics System is the existing alarm system used throughout the

VAMC Milwaukee campus. The system is existing and all expansions and future work are required to match for system compatibility.

The estimated expected cost for Siemens Pyrotronics System hardware on this contract is

$9,200.00.

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

The Siemens Cerberus Pyrotronics System is the only product that allows for a single fire alarm system to be used throughout the Milwaukee facility. VA Milwaukee currently has the Cerberus Pyrotronics System as the campus‐wide fire alarm system. The equipment to be installed will be monitored the existing campus‐wide Pyrotronics Fire Alarm. The fire alarm system will activate alarms within the building to alert occupants that assistance may be required. Installation of a system that interfaces properly with the existing system will ensure patient safety is maintained at the highest level. Additionally, installation of components that match the existing fire alarm system minimizes maintenance costs and bench stock requirements. No other system will integrate with our existing fire 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 worker safety.

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

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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We have not been able to identify any other system that offers a seamless integration with 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 Schleis Date Contracting Officer

VHAMIWSchleJ Typewritten Text 16 March 2018