36C25219B0047-0002017.pdf

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 04/23/18

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: 36C252-19-AP-2498

1. Contracting Activity:

Great Lakes Acquisition Center Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12

This procurement will be for the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.

Project 695-19-102, 695-19-2-6985-0043

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

Amount:

This product, the Material and Room Finish Schedule, is an integration of colors, textures, finishes, and components meeting requirements for urgent care patients.

Estimated amount on this project is $150,000

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

Many factors within interior spaces affect the health, both mental and physical, of occupants. It is the responsibility of the proper interior design to positively affect health and encourage healthy behaviors. Additionally, the VA is desirious to ensure that the interior design of the medical center does what it can to reduce harmful behaviors, eliminate harmful substances in the environment, and prevent the spread of disease. Changing one component of this integrated design results in a domino effect invalidating the contrasting color requirements for visual impairments and patient safety. The room finish design manufacturers indicated below comply with all VA regulations and standards to include green environmental management standards, and the energy requirements for hospital and medical center environments. The room finish design components have been integrated with other design elements of the project such as lighting fixtures, bathroom fixtures, beds, head-end equipment, furnishings, blinds, window treatments, hardware, medical equipment, audio visual equipment, and signage. Milwaukee’s interior designer is continually https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 04/23/18 conducing market research and coordinating with the appropriate department heads about creating a healthful, yet a complementing interior design.

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

Milwaukee’s interior design department is constantly performing market research searching for the best, most efficient, and cost reasonable way to continue to update the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. The finishes selected are all compatible with use in a Health Care facility.

There are many similar products on the market that are not for use in Health Care facilities.

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.

Ryan McMillin Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466