GS-07F-190CA-030.pdf

Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID:36C252-19-AP-3621

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 115 S. 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476. Transaction 676-20-1-559-0002.

2. Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program

(41 U.S.C. 251 and 40 U.S.C. 501). The action is a new requirement for a one-year (12 month) task order plus four options for a firm fixed price task order against a GSA contract to perform service on the Metasys Server.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: GS-07F-190CA (Contract expiration date is 08/31/2020)

Name of Proposed Contractor: Johnson Controls (Jeff Page, Jeffrey.page@jci.com)

Street Address: 2400 Kilgust Road

City, State, Zip: Monona, WI 53713-4842

Phone: 608-226-5195

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $324,980.00, including all options.

The Tomah VA Medical center has a requirement for service on the existing Building Automation Software (BAS) server to include scheduled maintenance and software updates. The server maintains the heating, ventilation and cooling systems of the facility and maintains the data cable connections, device programming and commissioning to keep the system’s operation and function. Service will require access to Johnson Control’s proprietary software.

Base period of performance: 11/15/2019 – 11/14/2020 Option period #1: 11/15/2020 – 11/14/2021 Option period #2: 11/15/2021 – 11/14/2022 Option period #3: 11/15/2022 – 11/14/2023 Option period #4: 11/15/2023 – 11/14/2024

(4) IDENTIFY THE AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE (see 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A), (B), and (C) or 8.405-6(b)), AND IF APPLICABLE, A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE

QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY OR SERVICE.

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; OEM BAS software key components, Network Automation Engine (NAE), Network Integration Engine (NIE) and the Application and Data Server/Extended Application and Data Server (ADS/ADX) software components that link with and communicate between all the existing installed heating, ventilation and air conditioning controllers and control panels installed at the Tomah VA medical Center.

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Items peculiar to one manufacturer:

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: Johnson Controls proprietary software.

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

(5) DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELIEVE THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE CONSISTENT WITH

FAR 8.404(d) TO AID THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN MAKING THIS BEST VALUE DETERMINATION:

The task order will be placed against the General Services Administration (GSA) contract GS07F190CA which has been determined to be fair and reasonable per FAR Part 8.404 (d). The Contracting Officer confirmed the quote provided by Johnson Controls used established GSA contract pricing for these services.

(6) DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED: The Contracting Officer reviewed the Veteran’s Information Pages (VIP) under three different criteria however, no SDVOSB/VOSB vendors were found that meets the minimum requirements and the VA’s Rule of Two. An intent to sole source notice (36C25220Q0087) was posted to FBO from 10/17/19 - 10/25/19. Upon expiration of the notice, no vendor responses were received. Furthermore, market research showed only one schedule holder can meet this requirement.

(7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION: Johnson Controls possesses the security documentation needed upon award to allow for remote access to the equipment located at the various facilities.

(8) A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME

ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE RESTRICTED CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT

ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE: The basic service of this procurement requires remote access to the server. Johnson Controls does not allow other vendors or manufacturers access. In the future, when new equipment is procured, the Government will attempt to include a service agreement with the purchase of the equipment. This initiative may increase competition while lowering the overall cost by having the prospective offerors consider maintenance in their pricing.

(9) 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. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4.

James M. Conant _____11/15/2119 James Conant DATE Boiler Plant Operator Tomah VA Medical Center

(10) APPROVALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Lori Eastmead DATE Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office 12

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Jeffrey A. Statz DATE Contracting Officer/ Services Branch Chief Network Contracting Office 12 https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx