36C77618Q9240-001.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

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

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards (Including Brand Name) IAW FAR 13.106-1

For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C776-18-AP-0101

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, St. Louis Contracting Office, 11152, South Towne Square, St. Louis, MO 63123. Purchase request IFCAP number 777-18-3-

8142-0046.

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

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Employee Education System, Veterans Affairs Central

Office, Studio requires Vinten robotic camera heads and ancillary devices replacement and installation. Updating the Vinten studio robotic camera system is required for continued support of the broadcast and video mission and is cost effective compared to replacing the entire camera system.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to brand name, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The camera heads and ancillary devices must be compatible with the existing Vinten robotic camera system. Only Vinten robotic camera heads are compatible with the existing camera system. Moreover, only factory-trained staff engineers, under parent company Vitec, are authorized to perform installation and commissioning of Vinten manufactured camera robotic systems. Vinten does not employ or authorize any third-party installers for installation of Vinten equipment.

4. Contracting Officer's Certification: Solicitation of brand name is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Christopher White

Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13