538-23-102 Sole Source List.xlsx

This is a Sole Source List document that identifies equipment and systems with restricted sourcing requirements for a construction renovation project at the Chillicothe Veterans Medical Center (VAMC). The document specifies three critical systems that must be procured from single manufacturers or equivalents as part of the B26 Mental Health renovation (Project 538-23-102). The keying system for core doors requires BEST brand hardware (Specification Section 08 71 00, Paragraph 2.11), the fire detection and alarm system must be Simplex brand (Specification Section 28 31 00, Paragraph 2.1), and the nurse call and code blue systems are designated as sole source items (Specification Section 25 52 23, Paragraph 1.1.A). Each item is clearly marked as either "Sole Source" or "Brand Name or Equal," indicating the level of sourcing flexibility available to contractors.

This sole source list serves as a constraint document for bidders responding to the construction solicitation, as it establishes non-competitive procurement requirements for specific building systems. Contractors must comply with these specifications when submitting proposals and must source materials accordingly. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration is the contracting agency overseeing this project under Veterans Integrated Service Network 10.