36C77626R0008 0005 Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition document supporting a firm-fixed-price contract procurement for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the Fayetteville VA Health Care System in North Carolina.

The procurement (RFP 36C77626R0008) addresses three brand-name construction materials that require standardization throughout the facility to ensure operational compatibility with existing systems: (1) Motorola Avigilon security camera and monitoring system; (2) C Cure HID physical security access control system; and (3) Siemens Desigo fire alarm system. The total project construction magnitude ranges from $10,000,000 to $50,000,000. The VA determined that only these specific manufacturers' products are acceptable because alternative devices would lack proper interface and operability with existing monitoring, recording, control, and fire protection systems; modifications without original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components could compromise system integrity and emergency service support. The justification cites 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as the statutory authority for sole-source procurement, establishing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Market research was previously conducted during initial procurement and confirmed manufacturing locations in Plano, Texas (Motorola); Austin, Texas (C Cure); and GSA Advantage Catalog availability (Siemens). Buy American Act compliance was verified for all three items. While the components are brand-name specific, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. The Contracting Officer and Supervisory Contracting Officer certifications are included, with approvals dated March 9, 2026.