ATTACHMENT 5 - Brand Name Justification.pdf

Project No. 528A6-22-700 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 1 of 4 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 11/15/23 Acquisition ID#: 36C776-26-AP-0521

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C776-26-AP-0521

1. Contracting Activity:

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC). The proposed procurement is for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Bath VA Medical Center (VAMC).

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

This justification is to support the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Bath VAMC 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. Security camera and monitoring system / Physical security access control system

i. Lenel OnGuard (Managed by M3T Corporation)

b. Fire alarm system

i. Honeywell Notifier (Managed by Johnson Control)

3. :

This procurement is for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the Bath VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to complete the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are two (2) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of the items are listed below. The VAAR Construction magnitude for the entire project is between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000.

a. Security camera and monitoring system / Physical security access control system

i. Lenel OnGuard

ii. Value:

iii. Description: Complete installation, programming, and licensing of digital video capture and recording equipment matching existing to ensure and maintain proper operation of the video surveillance system. Complete installation and programming of card readers and communication components matching existing to ensure and maintain proper operation of the existing physical access control system (PACS). Safeguarding access to all areas of the medical center to only authorized personnel only.

b. Fire alarm system

i. Honeywell Notifier

ii. Value:

iii. Description: Complete installation and programming of fire alarm initiating and notification appliances matching existing to ensure and maintain proper operation of the existing fire alarm system.

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

(X) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy

Project No. 528A6-22-700 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 3 of 4 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 11/15/23 Acquisition ID#: 36C776-26-AP-0521

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

The Government estimate was prepared by the VA team and confirmed by the Contracting he items requested to be brand name is approximately .

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

The market research for the required brand name items was conducted and prepared by the COR and A/E. This information was then shared with the CO for further review. The CO was in concurrence with information provided that supported these brand name items. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the entire Bath VAMC.

The market research concerning the required brand name items was previously conducted when the procurement of these items were originally purchased. The manufacturers and products are exclusively acceptable for reasons outlined in this J&A.

An additional purpose of the market research was to ensure requirements of the Buy American Act (BAA) has been met for each of the brand name items identified. The A/E team reviewed each of the compliance standards for the BAA and compared it with the components in each of the brand name items. After their thorough review, they have concluded that each item is in compliance with the BAA. See an overview below for each item:

a. Security camera and monitoring system / PACS Lenel OnGuard

i. Discussions with Carrier/Lenel technical support and a review of factory integrated camera components are designed, assembled, and manufactured in the United States primarily at their Pittsford, NY facility. OnGuard is approved for U.S. federal government use (including inclusion on the GSA

-12 compliance), and meets the -1. Therefore, there are no concerns regarding compliance with the Buy American Act.

b. Fire alarm system Honeywell Notifier

i. Based on discussions with Honeywell technical support and a review of manufacturer documentation, it has been confirmed that the Honeywell Notifier fire alarm system components specified for this project are manufactured in the United States, primarily at facilities located in Northford, Connecticut. Therefore, there are no concerns regarding compliance with the Buy American Act.