Attachment B Limited Source Justification - Armstrong Hunt - Redacted.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-23-AP-0906

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Hampton VA Medical Center, Network Contracting Office 6, Central Virginia VAHCS. 2237 Number: 652-23-1-622-0187

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

The purchase and installation of Armstrong-Hunt Model BV2-Duralite Retromix Steam Coil with electric actuator. The installation includes the removal of the existing steam pre-heat coil.

Estimated Amount:

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

The pre-heat steam coil has to be ordered and manufactured to fit in current HVAC System. No other manufacturer can manufacture new steam heat coil to fit into Central Virginia VAHCS HVAC System.

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

The Contracting Officer reached out to the manufacturer Armstrong Hunt the required part is manufactured in Canada. The current lead time is 22 to 24 weeks to manufacture and deliver the preheat steam coil.

5. 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.

Nicholas J. Ruppert Date Contracting Officer

12/7/2022