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

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_36C255-24-AP-2317_______

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN15, in support of RJDVAMC located in Wichita, Kansas.

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The estimated value of the proposed action is total for all five years. The services to be provided are: all necessary labor, supervision, materials, tools, OEM parts, and any specialized test instruments to perform testing and maintenance on the Medical Center’s Caterpillar and Magnum Generators and ATS controllers. The Medical Center has a total of two (2) Magnum Portable and six

Emergency Generators and nine (9) Caterpillar ATS controllers that are to be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the most current NFPA 110 – Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems and the manufacturer’s recommendations. All Emergency Power Supply Systems, EPSS, are Level 1 systems and will require the service/maintenance for a life safety system.

All services for this contract must meet manufacturer’s performance and technical specifications, Federal Regulations and any other specifications that may apply such as National Electric Code (NEC), Life Safety Code (LSC), Joint Commission (JC), and VA Regulations (VA 1028, Electrical Directive, latest edition).

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The equipment is highly technical and contains proprietary programming and software that must be maintained by factory trained and certified Caterpillar Technicians. The diagnostic equipment and tools are also unique to Caterpillar. The generators and ATS controllers are Level 1 systems which require service/maintenance for life safety systems. Because of the critical nature of the equipment, the vendor must be able to be onsite within one (1) hour of initial contact for emergent services and four (4) hours for non-emergint services.

Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Caterpillar Sales and Service locations have exclusive territories. Foley CAT is the authorized CAT dealer for our area. The closest Foley Cat location is located within 7 miles of the facility. Foley CAT has other locations in Salina and Great Bend, Kansas. Those locations are approximately 83 and 90 miles away respectively.

Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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