Brand Name Only Justification Powerex Air Compressor.pdf

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Award Notice - Brand Name Only Powerex Quadplex Scroll Air Compressor Model LSQ05A4
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This document is a Single Source Justification for Special Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, Iowa City VAMC. The procurement involves providing and installing a new Powerex Quadplex Scroll Air Compressor Model LSQ05A4, specifically chosen due to compatibility requirements with the existing compressed air system equipment. Market research was conducted, revealing multiple small businesses distribute the item, which resulted in a small business set-aside under Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) analysis.

The justification highlights unique technical constraints, noting that previous attempts to use non-original equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) parts resulted in incompatibility and rapid equipment failure. The manufacturer is identified as a large business, and the document is signed by the Contracting Officer Matthew Rose, with an effective date of 11/15/2024 and a document revision of 01. The procurement is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), with the Contracting Officer certifying the accuracy and completeness of the justification.

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VHAPG Part 813.106 Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 1

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, Iowa City VAMC

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use Provide and install a new Brand Name Only Powerex Quadplex Scroll Air Compressor Model

LSQ05A4.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The air compressor will need to interface with existing Iowa City VAMC compressed air system equipment, which is also manufactured by Powerex. Iowa City VAMC has tried using non-OEM parts for this procurement previously, only to discover that these parts are not compatible with the existing system and rapidly break as a result.

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

Manufacturer is a large business. Market research was conducted in accordance with Nonmanufacturer rule requirements. Results indicated that multiple small businesses distribute this item, resulting in a small business set-aside under NMR analysis.

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.

Matthew Rose Contracting Officer

Digitally signed by

MATTHEW ROSE

Date: 2025.08.06 15:37:47 -05'00'

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