36C26119Q0811-003.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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)

36C261‐19‐AP‐3264 Reno VAMC Communication Expansion Project

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, Network Contracting Office 21, VA

Sierra Nevada Healthcare System Medical Center; 2237 (PR#) 654‐19‐2‐5043‐0042.

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

VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System Medical Center seeks to procure services and supplies with an estimated value of $ 197,113.18, to upgrade and repair the Washoe County Regional Communications System (WCRCS) 800 MHz Radio System, two‐way radio communications issues within the facility.

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

The radio system is a vital tool in the day to day operations of Police, Fire and other local Public Safety agencies. Poor two‐way radio communication or inconsistent operation could present a life safety issue for officers and other first responders in the VA facility. Berry Enterprises personnel also known as Sierra Electronics, have extensive knowledge of the radio system in question. They have completed recent local projects to resolve similar issues and their working relationship with the public safety radio system provider (Washoe County) are the reasons that they are the one qualified source. Additionally, they are very familiar with the actual issues within the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Sierra Electronics is the only known local independent company providing these services in the region.

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

Interfaced with the Washoe County Communications Coordinator, to determine if there were other vendors that provided these services and supplies in the area. The results of which revealed that due to the type of system that is run by the county which is in partnership with and only authorized to use the Harris Corporation, RF Communications for two‐way radio equipment, repeaters, generators, bi‐directional amplifiers (BDA) and associated equipment.

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.

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

Jarrod Washington Date Contracting Officer