-15980.pdf

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: 36C256-19-AP-0300

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16, CENTRAL ARKANSAS

VAHCS Medical Center. 2237# 598-19-1-8317-0016

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

Amount: Gigaman Data Circuit Service Contract

The purpose of this contract is to provide maintenance/repair for the existing Gigaman data circuit for point-to-point use and will allow data communication between NLR Central

Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) Main Distribution Facility (MDF/building

58) and LR CAVHS (MDF/GK196/197). In case of a disruption in service, the contractor

(AT&T) will provide status information on when the disruption may be able to be repaired within 24 hours of notification. This Gigaman line is for CAVHS Engineering department and encompasses numerous critical systems. The down time if ever occurred needs to be repaired in the quickest possible time to ensure limited interruption on these systems.

Estimated Amount: Base Year: $45,360.00

Option year 1: $45,360.00

Option year 2: $45,360.00

Option year 3: $45,360.00

Option year 4: $45,360.00

Total with Options: $226,800.00

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (AT&T) possess all proprietary rights and software for the government Gigaman Circuit equipment.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Contracting Officer Posted via Federal Business Opportunity (FBO)

36C25619Q0155 Intent to Sole Source. Contracting Officer requested, any response to the notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. No responses received.

Contracting Officer conducted additional Market Research in search of SDVOSB/VOSB by sending out via email the Intent to Sole Source 36C25619Q0155, seeking if any

SDVOSB/VOSB can meet the government requirement. Zero SDVOSB/VOSB or any

Small business socio economics submitted an interest in the requirement.

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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.

Anthony Marion Date

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