RevJA_Brand Name_All Redacted.pdf

i. Software House

ii. Impact: HID pivCLASS card readers are compatible with existing PIV cards and software system (from Software House). CCure 9000 is installed in in Northern

California Health Care System (NCHSC). This will aid in standardizing the PIV lock system of all buildings at VA Northern California Health Care System (NCHSC). It was reported that VA Police have had numerous problems with the different brands of card readers and maintaining multiple systems that couldn’t be accessed remotely as CCure 9000 is able to. Installation of HID card readers compatible with CCure

9000 system and VA’s PIV cards will aid in security and standardize all buildings throughout VA Northern California Health Care System (NCHSC).

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 completed as a Service-Disabled

Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. This Justification for Other Than Full and Open

Competition will be posted to SAM.gov with the solicitation.

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

Government estimate was prepared and provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR). The anticipated price to the Government for the items required 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 CO 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 equipment was conducted and prepared by the COR and shared with the CO for further review. The CO was in concurrence with information provided in the estimate that supported the brand name items. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the Mather VAMC, 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 the Mather VAMC. Converting to another manufacturer’s system would be extremely disruptive to medical center operations and prohibitively expensive.

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.