S06 Q_A Atch 8 - Revised Atch E Brand Name J and A - 30 pages.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval

For Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity:

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), NCO 23 Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, VAMC Minneapolis, Project # 618-22-102, Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D)

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

This justification is to support the Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D) at the Minneapolis VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular brand name for the items listed below accommodates standardization of these items throughout the facility.

a. Wayfinding and Signage System

i. Takeform

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

This procurement is to construct the Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D) at the Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items is listed below and the VAAR Construction magnitude for the entire project is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.

a. Wayfinding and Signage System

i. Takeform

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: New signage must be compatible with the existing system to ensure standardization of aesthetics, maintenance, and wayfinding. There are no other vendors that offer this type of signage. Takeform signage meets all Americans with Disabilities Act and International Building Code requirements.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

(X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

These items have been standardized throughout the Minneapolis VAMC. Installing a different manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases the equipment will not function properly. The specific impact for not using the brand name items is listed below:

a. Wayfinding and Signage System

i. Takeform

ii. Impact: Any other system of wayfinding, when used with existing signage in the facility may cause confusion and safety issues. Signage is also updated by in-house staff using specialized equipment and materials. A new signage system would require the MVAHCS to either buy new specialized equipment and materials or require an on-going service contract to update and maintain signage.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. This Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities with the solicitation.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the overall construction project. This procurement will be competed and based on competition; the Contracting Officer will make a determination of fair and reasonable pricing prior to award.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted:

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis VAMC facility as a whole.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

New components must be able to tie into an existing and operational system including the use of software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with the existing system being used at Minneapolis VAMC located at 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

Not applicable. It is the responsibility of the offerors, and the general contractor awarded the project to locate suppliers and obtain pricing for all materials and components, including the items listed in this justification.

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to obtain pricing from the suppliers of the items and to submit a competitive proposal for the project.

12. 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 and belief.

Robert Malecha, PE Date Project Section Chief, COR

13. Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304

a. Contracting Officer's Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

NAME Date

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over$150K but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

ROBERT C. MALECHA

1582825

Digitally signed by ROBERT C.

MALECHA 1582825

Date: 2022.11.09 15:32:08 -06'00'

Dean W.

Flanders 278816

Digitally signed by Dean W.

Flanders 278816 Date: 2022.11.16 06:32:26 -06'00'

Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

Digitally signed by Jennifer M. Johnson 716668 Date: 2022.12.01 15:34:08 -06'00'

VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular

a. Card Readers

i. Lenel HC Model RPK40 Card Readers

ii. Lenel Model 1300-u control board

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

This procurement is to construct the Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D) at the Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items

a. Card Readers

i. Lenel Corporation

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: Facility security system is currently Lenel with HD readers and Lenel control boards. Readers must be compatible with Lenel and FIPS compliant. Other card readers are not compatible with these requirements. They have no way of connecting to the power boards or communicating with the system currently in place. A functional, communicating security system is a major safety requirement. Lenel zone control boards are also required to connect back to the Lenel system.

iv. Stanley Auto Door Operators installed in doors at the medical center. The medical center currently stocks parts for only the Stanley Auto Door Operators. The medical center maintenance staff is trained to service these Auto Door Operators and maintain them in working condition.

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4

( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

These items have been standardized throughout the Minneapolis VAMC. Installing a different manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases the equipment will not function properly. The specific impact for not using the brand name items is listed below:

a. Card Readers

i. Lenel Corporation

ii. Impact: Facility security system is currently Lenel with HD readers and Lenel control boards. Readers must be compatible with Lenel and FIPS compliant. Other card readers are not compatible with these requirements. They have no way of connecting to the power boards or communicating with the system currently in place. A functional, communicating security system is a major safety requirement.

Lenel zone control boards are also required to connect back to the Lenel system.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

Digitally signed by ROBERT C.

MALECHA 1582825

Date: 2022.11.09 15:10:05 -06'00'

Dean W.

Flanders 278816

Digitally signed by Dean W. Flanders 278816 Date: 2022.11.16 06:20:01 -06'00'

Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

Digitally signed by Jennifer M. Johnson 716668 Date: 2022.12.01 14:49:47

VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular

a. Panduit RJ45 data jacks, face plates, patch cords and patch panels (Security System Programing & Telecommunications cabling and infrastructure)

i. Panduit

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

This procurement is to construct the Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D) at the Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items

a. Panduit RJ45 data jacks, face plates, patch cords and patch panels

i. Panduit

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: Panduit cables and faceplates are required for maintenance purposes and labeling consistency. The Panduit patch cords, faceplates, and outlets are required so IT staff can identify which components are which, and what each is supposed to connect to in the IT closet. This is consistent throughout the hospital, so using other types would cause confusion and potential for misconnections, which would be a major risk on a security system, telephone systems and IT systems.

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

These items have been standardized throughout the Minneapolis VAMC. Installing a different manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases the equipment will not function properly. The specific impact for not using the brand name items is listed below:

a. Panduit RJ45 data jacks, face plates, patch cords and patch panels

i. Panduit

ii. Impact: The Panduit system was selected because the face plate and outlet are of optimal shape and orientation. Other types have been tried, but they have been more susceptible to damage and harder to work with. IT staff must frequently access these when they’re behind desks or above ceiling tiles, so the specified make and model saves a great deal of time and prevent unintentional damage. IT now keeps these components in stock, so bringing in others would cause excess maintenance time and require excessive additional components to be kept in stock.

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

Digitally signed by ROBERT C.

MALECHA 1582825

Date: 2022.11.09 15:16:13 -06'00'

Dean W.

Flanders 278816

Digitally signed by Dean W.

Flanders 278816 Date: 2022.11.16 06:21:39 -06'00'

Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

Digitally signed by Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668 Date: 2022.12.01 14:56:18

VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular

a. Door closures

i. LCN Brand

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

This procurement is to construct the Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D) at the Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items

a. Door Closers

i. LCN Brand

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: This project will be installing new door closers in the rooms that match our existing closers. The facility currently has several thousand closers installed in the hospital. The VA carpenter shop keeps parts and extra closers in stock for repair and/or replacement of our existing door closers.

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases the equipment will not function properly. The specific impact for not using the brand name items is listed below:

a. Door Closers

i. LCN Brand

ii. Impact: The VA locksmith currently maintains the existing door closers. Adding a new brand of door closer would cause additional training for VA staff, maintenance time, and cost to stock parts. The VA carpenter shop keeps parts and extra closers in stock for repair and/or replacement of our existing door closers.

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

Digitally signed by ROBERT C.

MALECHA 1582825

Date: 2022.11.09 15:17:59 -06'00'

Dean W.

Flanders 278816

Digitally signed by Dean W.

Flanders 278816 Date: 2022.11.16 06:23:27 -06'00'

Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

Digitally signed by Jennifer M. Johnson 716668 Date: 2022.12.01 14:56:55

VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular

a. Auto Door Operators

i. Stanley Auto Door

Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items

a. Auto Door Operators

i. Stanley Auto Door

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: Intent to install a new Auto Door Operator that is of the same brand and quality as the existing Auto Door Operators in the medical center and at the medical center out-buildings. The medical center has approximately 102 Stanley Auto Door Operators installed in doors at the medical center. The medical center currently stocks parts for only the Stanley Auto Door Operators. The medical center maintenance staff is trained to service these Auto Door Operators and maintain them in working condition.

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

These items have been standardized throughout the Minneapolis VAMC. Installing a different manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases the equipment will not function properly. The specific impact for not using the brand name items is listed below:

a. Auto Door Operators

i. Stanley

ii. Impact: The medical center maintenance staff is trained to service these Auto Door Operators and maintain them in working condition. If a different Auto Door Operator would be introduced into the medical center, it would cause confusion for maintenance staff, contractors and would require the medical center to stock parts for different manufacturers at additional cost to the medical center.

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

ROBERT C. MALECHA 1582825

Digitally signed by ROBERT C. MALECHA 1582825 Date: 2022.11.09 15:20:29 -06'00'

Dean W.

Flanders 278816

Digitally signed by Dean W.

Flanders 278816 Date: 2022.11.16 06:24:45 -06'00'

Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

Digitally signed by Jennifer M. Johnson 716668 Date: 2022.12.01 14:57:53

VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular

a. Fire Alarm System

i. Gamewell/FCI components

Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items

a. Fire Alarm System

i. Gamewell/FCI componants

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: Gamewell/FCI components are required to integrate with existing fire alarm system. This is a NFPA listed system in which all components must be from the same manufacturer to function and communicate appropriately. This is a fire code related matter.

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases

a. Fire Alarm System

i. Gamewell/FCI componants

ii. Impact: Accordingly, Gamewell Corporation is the only firm capable of providing the supplies and services described in Section 3 above without the Veteran’s Health Administration experiencing substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition and unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements.

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

Digitally signed by ROBERT C.

MALECHA 1582825

Date: 2022.11.09 15:22:00 -06'00'

Dean W.

Flanders 278816

Digitally signed by Dean W.

Flanders 278816 Date: 2022.11.16 06:26:29 -06'00'

Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

Digitally signed by Jennifer M. Johnson 716668 Date: 2022.12.01 15:28:43

VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular

a. Schlage “L” series Mortised Door Locksets

i. Schlage

Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items

a. Schlage “L” series Mortised Door Locksets

i. Schlage

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: This project will be installing new locksets on the new doors that are the same brand and quality as the existing mortised locksets in the medical center and at the medical center out-buildings. The medical center has approximately 3,000 Schlage “L” Series mortised locksets installed in doors at the medical center with another 200-300 installed in doors in the out- buildings. The medical center currently stocks parts and extra locksets for only the Schlage “L” series mortised locks. The medical center locksmith is trained to service these locksets and maintain them in working condition.

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

These items have been standardized throughout the Minneapolis VAMC. Installing a different manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases the equipment will not function properly. The specific impact for not using the brand name items is listed below:

a. Schlage “L” series Mortised Door Lockset

i. Schlage

ii. Impact: If a different lockset would be introduced into the medical center it would cause confusion for maintenance staff, contractors and would require the medical center to stock parts for different manufacturers at additional cost to the medical center.

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

Digitally signed by ROBERT C.

MALECHA 1582825

Date: 2022.11.09 15:27:44 -06'00'

Dean W.

Flanders 278816

Digitally signed by Dean W.

Flanders 278816 Date: 2022.11.16 06:28:13 -06'00'

Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

Digitally signed by Jennifer M. Johnson 716668 Date: 2022.12.01 15:36:03 -06'00'

VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular

a. Nurse call Code Blue System

i. Rauland Responder 5

Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items

a. Rauland Responder Nurse Call Code Blue Stations

i. Rauland

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: The project renovating the atrium at the Minneapolis VAMC where new nurse call code blue stations will be required. System will include the connection to new main master nurse call controller station. All nurse calls throughout the facility is Rauland Responder 4 and/or 5. New nurse call components must tie into the existing system, and only Rauland components are compatible.

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases

a. Rauland Responder Nurse Call Code Blue Stations

i. Rauland

ii. Impact: All nurse call throughout the facility is Rauland Responder 4 and/or 5. New nurse call components must tie into the existing system, and only Rauland components are compatible. Having multiple nurse call systems within the facility is not cost effective or practical for patient safety. The facility does not have the correct headend or master stations to work with other nurse call brands. In addition, medical center staff is currently trained in the maintenance and operation of the Rauland system, and spare parts for that system are kept on hand. If other systems are brought into the facility, patient safety will be at risk because the staff may not understand how to respond to multiple systems. Repairs will also take longer.

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

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Dean W.

Flanders 278816

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Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

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VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular

a. Electrical Distribution Panelboard

i. Cutler-Hammer Electrical Distribution Panels

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

This procurement is to construct the Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D) at the Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are nine (9) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items

a. Electrical Distribution Panelboard and Circuit Breakers

i. Cutler-Hammer

ii. Value: $

iii. Unique Qualifications: This item is to match the existing electrical distribution panels and circuit breaker in substations in the medical center and the out-buildings. The medical center currently has approximately 700 electrical distribution panels and another 100 in the out- buildings that are the Cutler-Hammer brand. The medical center electrical staff stocks parts for the Cutler-Hammer brand. The intent is to provide new electrical panels that match our building standard and avoid stocking parts for other brands of electrical distribution panels.

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

These items have been standardized throughout the Minneapolis VAMC. Installing a different manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases the equipment will not function properly. The specific impact for not using the brand name items is listed below:

a. Electrical Distribution Panelboard and Circuit Breakers

i. Cutler-Hammer

ii. Impact: The addition of another repair part that would need to be stocked would not only result in additional costs associated with the repair parts but also require VA labor to contract, order, stock, and inventory the additional repair parts. The Cutler-Hammer brand of electrical distribution equipment allows the electrical staff to respond to these electrical panels in an emergency without having to decide which brand of panel needs to be repaired and avoid the electricians from having to locate several brands of parts during emergency repairs. The emergency repair of these panels could result in patient safety during a malfunction if the correct repair parts are not available for installation.

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately $

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

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Dean W.

Flanders 278816

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Jennifer M.

Johnson 716668

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For Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity:

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), NCO 23 Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, VAMC Minneapolis, Project # 618-22-102, Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D).

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

This justification is to support the Renovate for Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D) at the Minneapolis VAMC that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular brand name for the items listed below accommodates standardization of these items throughout the facility.

a. Patient Lift Systems

i. Medcare Brand

3. Description of :

This procurement is to construct the Renovate for Renovate for a Private Patient Bed Ward (3D) at the Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are ten (10) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items is listed below and the VAAR Construction magnitude for the entire project is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000.

a. Patient Lifts

i. Medcare Brand

ii. Value:

iii. Unique Qualifications: The entire facility utilizes Medcare lift systems. This significantly reduces inventory requirements and engineering maintenance staff training requirements.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

(X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy

Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; 41 USC §253(c)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Cont fications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

manufacturer system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases

a. Patient Lifts

i. MedCare lift systems

ii. Impact: This significantly reduces inventory requirements and engineering maintenance staff training.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. This Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities with the solicitation.

7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

The design was completed by Triple C, The AE Group. Triple provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately .

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are subsequent components to the overall construction project. This procurement will be competed and based on competition; the Contracting Officer will make a determination of fair and reasonable pricing prior to award.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:

The market research for the design and equipment was conducted by Triple C to secure prices for the government estimate and was shared with the Contracting Officer and Con Representative (COR) for further review. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. These sources have been identified by Triple C as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Minneapolis VAMC facility as a whole.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

New components must be able to tie into an existing and operational system including the use of software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with the existing system being used at Minneapolis VAMC located at 1 Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

Not applicable. It is the responsibility of the offerors, and the general contractor awarded the project to locate suppliers and obtain pricing for all materials and components, including the items listed in this justification.

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to obtain pricing from the suppliers of the items and to submit a competitive proposal for the project.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona