36E77620R0006-005.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval

For Other Than Full and Open Competition

Contracting Activity:

Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

Request For Proposal (RFP) Modernize A-Bank Elevators onstruction project at the Iowa City VA

Iowa City .

Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

This justification is to support the Modernize A-Bank Elevators project at the Iowa City VA Medical Center, Iowa City 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 (1) item listed below accommodates standardization of this item throughout the facility.

Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System Johnson Control

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

This procurement is to construct the Modernize A-Bank Elevators project at the Iowa City VA Medical Center, Iowa City. The scope includes everything necessary to c that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There is (1) brand name item listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of this item is listed below and the VAAR Construction magnitude for the entire project is between $ ,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00.

Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System Johnson Control Value:

Unique Qualifications: Coordinates with existing Automatic Fire Alarm System

Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

(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;

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

This item has been standardized throughout the Iowa City VA Medical Center. Installing a different 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 Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System listed below:

Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System

Johnson Control Impact: High – will not the current Fire Alarm system within facility.

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.

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

The design was completed by FourFront Design Inc. FourFront Design Inc. provided a complete government estimate. The anticipated price to the Government for the (1) item requested to be brand name is approximately The (1) Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System for which brand name approval is being requested are 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.

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 FourFront Design Inc. 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 Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System. These sources have been identified by FourFront Design Inc. as a result of their contract to design this project. Approval of the Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the facility as a whole.

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 products are fully compatible with the existing system being used at Iowa City VA Medical Center

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 Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System listed in this justification.

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 Simplex Automatic Voice Fire Alarm System and to submit a competitive proposal for the project.

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.

Erika Adams Date Project Manager Iowa City VA Medical Center

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.

Megan A. Dohm Date Contracting Officer VHA Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

Erika Adams 1716860 Digitally signed by Erika Adams 1716860 Date: 2019.06.25 07:10:36 -05'00'

Megan A. Dohm 1683809

Digitally signed by Megan A.

Dohm 1683809 Date: 2019.10.31 09:43:23 -04'00'