Attachment 22 - JA Brand Name.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval

For Other Than Full and Open Competition

1. Contracting Activity:

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

The proposed procurement is for the construction of a new Mental Health building and surface parking on Muldoon site project at the Alaska VA Medical Center (VAMC).

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

This justification is to support project #463-301: Construct Mental Health building and surface parking on Muldoon site located at Alaska VA Medical Center (VAMC), 1201 N Muldoon Rd, Anchorage, AK. 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 items listed below accommodates standardization of these items throughout the facility.

a. Door and Hardware system components

i. Best Corporation

b. Security Access Control System

i. Hirsch

c. Fire alarm system component

i. Edwards EST-3

3. Descr eeds:

This procurement is to construct the 463-301: Construct Mental Health building and surface parking on Muldoon site project at the Alaska VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to construct a functional building that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are 5 (five) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items is listed below and the VAAR Construction magnitude for the entire project is between $2,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

a. 7-pin lock core system

ii. Value:

iii. Description: : These are the lock cores used in facility doors to correspond to our standard keyset.

b. Locksets

i. Best Corporation

ii. Value:

iii. Description: These are the lockset systems in use.

c. Security Access Control System

ii. Value:

iii. Description: The Alaska security access control system components are Hirsch.

d. Fire alarm system and components

ii. Value:

iii. Description: The Alaska VA Hea components are Edwards. .

e. Direct-Digital Control System

i. BACnet Programmable DDC Controller

ii. Value:

iii. Description: The Alaska VA Hea DDC System and components are BACnet.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

(X) (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.

5.

Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

These items have been standardized throughout Alaska VAMC. Installing a different manufacturer 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 items is listed below:

a. 7-pin lock core system

i. Best Corporation

ii. Value:

iii. Unique Qualifications: The Alaska system in use is by Best Corporation. Other lock core systems would not be fully compatible with the core system the VA in Anchorage uses for room and building security. Best Corporations 7-pin lock core system is utilized throughout the Medical System and would be costly to change over everything or to add lock core/key systems which would require additional equipment, software, staff training, etc.

b. Locksets

ii. Value:

iii. Unique Qualifications: The Alaska set systems in use are by Best Corporation. Other lockset systems would not be fully compatible or visually compatible with the core system the VA in Anchorage uses for room and building security. Best Corporations are utilized throughout the Medical System and would be costly to change over everything or to add lock core/key and hardware set systems which would require additional equipment, software, staff training, etc.

c. Security Access Control System

ii. Value:

iii. Unique Qualifications: The project calls for security access control system components to be provided, installed, and tested by the vendor to be used with the existing security access control system. Other products would not be fully compatible with the existing security access control system and would void the system certification.

d. Fire alarm system and components

ii. Value:

iii. Unique Qualifications: The Alaska VA Hea system and components are Edwards. Other products would not be fully compatible with the existing fire alarm system and would void the system certification. The new addition will tie into the existing Edwards System.

e. Direct-Digital Control System

i. BACnet Programmable DDC Controller

ii. Value:

iii. Unique Qualifications: The Alaska VA Hea DDC

System and components are BACnet. Other products would not be fully compatible with the existing system and would void the system certification and functionality. The new addition will be an expansion of the existing BACnet System.

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 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.

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

The anticipated price to the Government for the items requested to be brand name is approximately

The items for which brand name approval is being requested are incidental to the overall construction project. This procurement will be competed and awarded based on competition;

the Contracting Officer 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:

Market research was conducted for the required items when they were initially installed in the main facility and out-buildings. The items required for the addition are brand name to support current systems, standardization throughout the facility, and the safety of patients and employees. Approval of the items as brand name is critical for the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the addition and the entire facility.