Attachment - Brand Name JA 502-21-118_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Brand Name Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C256-25-AP-1726

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16, Network Contracting Office 16, Alexandria VA Health Care System (AVAHCS). 2237 # 502-25-2-5801-0053.

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

This justification is to support Project No. 502-21-118 Replace Roof and Windows of Bldg. 4 at the AVAHCS. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of Ludowici Tiles (State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) will not approve another brand of tile) of this requirement as listed below. The use of a particular brand name for the items listed below accommodates standardization of these items throughout the facility.

3. :

The AVAHCS requires Ludowici tiles for the above mentioned project. See descriptions below:

1.) Ludowici custom tiles to replace roof of bldg. 4

a. Estimated Quantity:

i. 4,200 sq.ft.

ii. Estimated Total Value:

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):

Ludowici is the tile manufacturer that has been approved by SHPO. All other tiles at the facility are Ludowici.

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 SAM.gov 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 subsequent components to the overall construction project. This procurement will be competed and 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:

Multiple (SDVOSB/VOSB) companies are listed in VetCert as general construction companies capable of meeting the requirements as listed in design drawings and specifications. Market research demonstrates that there are 3,480 SDVOSBs registered in VetCert under NAICS Code 236220 and located throughout the continental US. Therefore, the market research documents multiple SDVOSB responses to recent solicitations and is anticipated to meet the VA Rule of Two with the expectation of receiving 2-5 proposals. It has been determined that this requirement shall be solicited as a 100% SDVOSB set aside on SAM.gov.

Competing firms will deliver fair market prices for systems and items listed as all systems are common and use standard off the shelf components. The Contracting Officer and COR were in concurrence with information provided. Approval of the item as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the AVAHCS facility as a whole.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

The Request for Proposal for this construction project will be a 100% SDVOSB set aside competitive requirement and only the brand name items identified are to be from the proprietary source.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

Not applicable. It is the responsibility of the offerors, and the general contractor awarded the project to locate suppliers and obtain pricing for all materials and components, including the items listed in this justification.

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any

Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

There will be competition for the overall procurement. It will be the responsibility of the offerors to obtain pricing from the suppliers of the items and to submit a competitive proposal for the project.

12. Requirements Certification:

I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

13. Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304

a. Contracting Officer's Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Prepared by:

Keith Mainous Contract Specialist

NCO 16

JB Herbst Contracting Officer

NCO 16