Attachment 6g - Brand Name Justification - Project 675-23-151- Address Viera Site Deficiencies -Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) project 675-23-151 to address Viera Site Deficiencies at the Orlando VAHCS. The procurement involves acquiring specific brand-name network and HVAC equipment from Cisco Systems and Trane (Ingersoll Rand) due to standardization and compatibility requirements with existing systems.

The J&A details two primary procurement items: a network switch (Cisco Systems 9300 series 48 port network switches) and an HVAC system component (Trane Variable Air Volume air handling unit with digital control system). The total project value is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with market research conducted to ensure Buy American Act (BAA) compliance. The justification emphasizes that alternative manufacturers' equipment would compromise the facility's existing surveillance, security, and climate control infrastructure, potentially creating interoperability and performance risks.