Updated Partial Brand Name JA Urology Mat 6 6 25.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Acquisition ID# 36C261-25-AP-1590

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: 36C261-25-AP-1590 JOFOC: FY 25 ID: FY 25- NCO 21-1186

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, VA Northern California Healthcare System, Sacramento VA Medical Center. PR/2237 #

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This procurement is for the Relocate and Renovate Urology Construction project at the Mather VAMC. The scope and specifications include everything necessary to relocate and renovate the existing Urology Clinic project that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. This is a partial brand name requirement for four (4) items listed for which the VA cannot accept equal or alternate items. The estimated total of the Brand Name components is

a. Mircom Fire Alarm Systems

i. Low Voltage Specialty, Inc.

ii. Contract information and Product Address: 1485 Salmon

Falls Rd. El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Phone: (916) 825- 3243, https://lowvoltagespecialtygov.com/

iii. Estimated Value:

iv. Description: Low Voltage is currently the authorized contracted service provider and distributor that installs and maintains the unique Mircom fire alarm system at the Sacramento VA Medical Center, Mather facility. They are most familiar with the products that will be used, the VA campus, and the requirements associated with proprietary Mircom Fire Alarm systems. Vendor Low Voltage Speciality, Inc. is to provide all installation, any programming, and labor for the project's devices.

v. Low Voltage Specialty, Inc. must install and program all Mircom Fire Alarm Devices Equipment.

b. Illustra Pro Cameras

i. Illustra Pro Illustra Pro Cameras (illustra pro gen4 mini dome 4mp model) and fully compatible devices

ii. Product Web Address: https://illustracameras.com/cameras/pro-gen4-2mp-4mp-8mp-mini-domes/

iii. Estimated Value:

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iv. Description: These devices are currently installed throughout the Mather facility and are compatible with the current security system overseen by the VA police department. Illustra Pro brand-named cameras are required for installation. Illustra Pro Compatible devices for any non-camera items for installation.

v. A total of eight (8) Illustra Pro gen4 mini dome 4mp model Cameras are to be installed.

c. Johnson Controls, PIV/HID Card Reader System

i. HID/PIV Card Reader System

ii. Contact information and Product Address: Johnson Controls

Security Solutions. 3601 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA, 22304-6456. https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us/our-company

iii. Estimated Value:

iv. Description: These devices are currently installed throughout the

Mather Facility and are compatible with the current security system overseen by the VA Police Department. Johnson Control brand name HID card readers that will operate with this brand name interface, be installed in Northern California Health Care System (NCHSC) for compatibility with existing CCure9000 software.

v. Vendor must plan to purchase a total of one (1) HID/PIV card reader and pay for Johnson Controls to install the card reader.

d. ARJO Inc. Patient Ceiling Lifters

i. ARJO Maxi Sky Ceiling Lifter

ii. Contact information and web address: 2349, W Lake Street Suite

250, Addison, Illinois, 60101, 1-800-323-1245 or, 1-888-594-2756 https://www.arjo.com/en-us/

iii. Estimate Value:

iv. Description: The Vendor must purchase and install a complete Arjo

Maxi Sky Ceiling Lifter, between 1000lbs -11000lbs, including rails etc. Arjo patient lifts are currently standardized, and a VA nationally used product being used throughout VA Northern California Healthcare System. It is required for the safety of our patients that we maintain a constant product. Healthcare providers have been trained and currently utilize the Arjo patient lift. Items will be installed in exam room where patient lift is required to transfer patients from chair to exam table. Items not purchased can result in an accidental staff caused patient injury.

v. Vendor must plan to purchase and install a total of three (3) full complete Arjo Maxi Sky patient ceiling lifters and rails etc., for procedure rooms that can hold between 1000lbs - 1100lbs.

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3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This is a partial brand name justification for commercial products and commercial installation services particular to the manufacturer and service installer above.

Item a. Fire alarm installation and devices installation is for the Mircom Fire Alarm system in which the vendor above listed has the most familiarity and technical expertise with the products to provide the best installation for the items. They are also the Northern California distributor for all Mircom/Secutron fire alarm products.

In addition, Low Voltage Specialty, Inc. is the only authorized vendor to work on and program the facility's fire alarm systems as Mircom is a proprietary system including devices.

Item b. Illustra Pro brand name security cameras are one of the few that meet all VA regulations and requirements and have been standardized throughout Sacramento VA Medical Center, Mather, CA, and are currently compatible with the existing network and system. Therefore, installing a system or product from a different manufacturer will result in significant duplication of costs for the facility, and the equipment will not function properly nor be compatible with the existing system. New components must be able to tie into an existing and operational system, including the use of software. At this time, there are no other brand names whose products are fully compatible with the existing system used by the VA Police and VA’ s requirements for the Sacramento VA Medical Center, Mather, CA.

Item c. HID/PIV Card Reader, Johnson Controls brand name and vendor must be specifically use for installation and purchasing, VA requires HID card readers compatible with existing PIV cards, and the CCure 9000 software system must be installed in the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS).

Standardization of the PIV lock system of all buildings at VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is required. It was reported that VA Police have had numerous problems with the different brands of card readers and maintaining multiple systems that could not be accessed remotely, as CCure 9000 is able to.

cards will aid in security and standardize all buildings throughout VANCHCS. This will ensure the VA Police can monitor the security of multiple campuses. Johnson Controls is the only authorized installer for PIV card readers in the area.

Item d. Arjo Maxi Sky ceiling lifters are currently being used and standardized throughout VA Northern California Healthcare System. It is required for the safety of patients that we maintain a consistent product. Healthcare providers have been trained and currently utilize the Arjo patient lift. Arjo items are vetted and managed through biomed. Items will be installed in procedure/exam room where patient lift is required to transfer patients from chair to exam table. Items not purchased can result in an accidental staff-caused patient injury. Arjo patient lifts are standard patient lifts in VA Northern California Healthcare System.

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VA Mather has procured the Arjo Maxi Sky patient lift previously for standardization of the patient lift system throughout the VA patient and employee safety standards, a lift is necessary to transfer patients to and from the exam table. This sustained by attempting to manually transfer a patient. Arjo has rendered design based on current room lay out and specification. Arjo's Patient Handling Equipment is the only authorized installer of Arjo Maxi Sky patient lift system. Therefore, no other supplies or services can be used due to standardization of the patient lift system throughout the VA Mather Facility. Arjo is the sole provider of their equipment.

Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the partial brand name items a. b., and c. listed above are identified as brand name;

however, the overall procurement will compete overall as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. This brand name justification will be posted to the Government Point of Entry with the solicitation and or Amendment.

The Physical Security Specialist and COR performed market research within the past 18 months and provided that the Illustra Pro brand-named Cameras have the best compatibility for use on the network on which they will be installed. Only one unique brand name source for each of the items listed above can meet the Government's unique requirement, as they are standardized throughout the VA, already installed locally, and must be like-for-like items to ensure a seamless transition with the existing items and provide the features for security and compliance the VA requires.

Low Voltage, Inc. is a current, in-use local vendor that, per the facility, is the most familiar with the VA Mather Medical Center Campus, VA technical requirements, and currently services and is authorized to work on Mircom alarm systems for the Mather facility.

Johnson Controls: Johnson Controls is the single source that can provide the PIV/HID card readers needed and is currently being implemented and standardized throughout the facility. PIV/HID Card readers must meet current VA standards and regulations, and these Johnson Controls card readers are the only card reader system that meets the criteria for implementation at our facility and is compatible with our existing systems. Installation of HID card readers compatible with CCure 9000 safety, security, and standardize all buildings throughout VANCHCS.

Arjo, Inc: Arjo Maxi Sky Ceiling Lifts are the single source vendor and manufacturer that can provide this product. Market research was conducted and documented utilizing VetCert, FPDS, FEDDATACHECK, and RFI. Arjo

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remains as a solely authorized installer of the patient lift system. Arjo, Inc. confirmed and serviced exclusively by Arjo in the USA.

4. Contracting Officer's Certification: This is a partial brand name Justification and Approval as we are purchasing commercial products and commercial installation services. 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.

6/ /2025 Date

Contracting Officer