JOFOC TVHS Replace Collapsed Sewer Line-signed.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C249-22-AP-4421

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9, Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare

System (TVHS), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9, Requisition Number #626-22-4-4123-3063.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: Contractor shall completely prepare site for operations, including demolition and removal of existing sewer, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Replace Sewer Main, BLDG 6 at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. This will be under NAICS: 237110 – Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

The Alvin C. York campus at building 6 has a main sewer line that runs between building 6 and building 5 that has collapsed. The line has collapsed due to tree roots that have permanently damaged the line and must be replaced. Building 6 primarily houses staff serving engineering, police, human resources, employee health and logistics. Staff would have to relocate to another building if this is not fixed in an urgent manner. An urgent contract is required to expedite repairs and ensure building 6 remains operational and functioning. Jerry B. Young Construction, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractor is local to the area, with the capability, and capacity to correct the collapsed sewer line in a timely manner.

The estimated cost of this requirement is $76,040.55. The period of performance is for 21 calendar days from the notice to proceed.

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

( ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1;

(X) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

Jerry B. Young Construction, Inc. a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) is currently onsite performing other work on other projects. The procurement and installation of the collapsed Bldg. 6 sewer line is necessary to maintain an operational and functioning building 6 environment for VA staff at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. Currently sewage is being pump by and hauled by sewage truck. The Interim Associate Director for TVHS has deemed this requirement an unusual and compelling urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

There are sufficient sources to perform this work; however, there is no time to solicit due to the potential immediate disruption of crucial VA services.

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

Reasonable:

The IGCE is $75,190.00 and Jerry B. Young Construction, Inc. proposal is $76,040.55. The proposed price of $76,040.55 is deemed fair and reasonable base on the comparison with the IGCE.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:

Limited market research was conducted for the above referenced project as Jerry B. Young Construction, Inc. is a known SDVOSB within the VISN 9 VA TVHS Network at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center. Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAIIPS) information was reviewed to determine if the contractor has the requisite experience and past performance to complete this contract. There are 11 SDVOSB and 1 VOSB under NAICS 237110 performing work in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Due to the urgent nature of this requirement and the potential for immediate disruption of crucial VA services, this requirement will be sole sourced to a SDVOSB.

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

This requirement is an unusual and compelling urgency due to the potential for immediate disruption of crucial VA services and must be resolved as quickly as possible.

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

N/A

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:

This requirement will be awarded to Jerry B. Young Construction, Inc. a SDVOSB who performs construction work and is in the immediate area. Jerry B. Young Construction, Inc. will be able to complete the work in a timely manner. It would be in the best interest of the Government to use Jerry B. Young Construction, Inc. to expedite the replacement of the building 6 sewer line and eliminate the potential for interruption of crucial VA services.

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.

Craig A. Hrobak Chief of Engineering Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System (TVHS)

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

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

Craig Ziegemeier Contracting Officer NCO 9 Contracting Office https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VHAProcurement/VHAPM/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx