P03 Brand Name Generator_Redacted.pdf

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#: 36C241-24-AP-4454

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification & Approval (J&A) For

Brand Name

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C241-24-AP-4454

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 1 (New England).

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

Boston Healthcare System, West Roxbury Division has a requirement to replace the existing medical center boiler system. This requirement will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for the procurement of certain brand name construction materials necessary during this construction project.

The total of the brand name items is approximately

The use of a particular brand name for the items listed below accommodates standardization of these items throughout the campus:

a. Diesel Generator including components

i. Manufacturer - Cummins

ii. Approximate Value:

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: These items have been standardized throughout the West Roxbury VAMC. Installing a different manufacturers’ system not compatible with the existing system, in most cases will not function properly, therefore compromising patient health and safety. The specific justifications are listed below:

a) Cummins Diesel Generator - The proposed vendor is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for all emergency diesel generators at the West Roxbury campus (currently 9 Cummins Diesel Generators). This equipment has specialized control systems and operating procedures. A single maintenance contract is used for repair & maintenance of all 9 generators to ensure they operate proficiently.

All electricians and HVAC mechanics are trained to operate and troubleshoot the Generator from this interface. Another manufacturer and model would have a different interface and different operating procedures. As a critical part of the emergency electrical system, a different Generator with different operating procedures, troubleshooting procedures and parts would adversely affect direct patient care.

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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 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (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. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Specific market research was not conducted in association with this request because the brand name products were previously obtained through full and open competition procedures and are now integral parts of existing facility systems. Approval of the items as brand name only is critical for the overall efficiency of the completed project and the entire West Roxbury VAMC facility.

6. Contracting Officer's 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.

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