P03 Brand Name Justification-Eaton UPS.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C246-24-AP-3058

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 06, located at the

Hampton VA Medical Center at 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton, VA 23667, in support of Salem VA

Medical Center at 1970 Roanoke BLVD Salem, VA 24153

PR: 658-24-2-4537-0199

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

The Eaton 1800 Watt Double Conversion UPS prevents downtime, outtages, and data loss by maintaining output and preventing sensitive electronics from being impacted by power issues.

These units will provide brown-out protection to the sensitive electronics that run the AV system, thereby decreasing system downtime and increasing the overall client usage experience. The addition of integrated, monitored Un-interruptible Power Supplies to the currently installed AV systems in Building 75 is required to enhance system stability by controlling for frequent power loss issues currently being experienced.

The Estimated Value of the Proposed Action is $12,053.03.

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

The Eaton UPS units were selected because of both their network connectivity, and their specific API abilities required to integrate to the existing systems. The selection of other brands or models of

UPS would not be compatible with the existing systems or require an extensive retrofit of the existing hardware and software to achieve the intended goals (which would require the expenditure of significant additional funds to accomplish). The currently installed AV systems in SVAMC building

75 are fully integrated with a central control room and control system running all the individual rooms as a single integrated system.

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

The requested items are available via open market via atleast three SDVOSB distributers other than the OEM Eaton Corporation. In order for the items in each room to work with the currently installed central control system they must be compatible with the type of network control currently installed and feature the required API integrations necessary to communicate with the existing system.

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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

4. 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.

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