P03 Brand Name Only Justification - F369202-21-0000056.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Brand Name Only Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1 for Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Pacific District in support of:

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (NMCP) Honolulu, HI

IPR No: F369202-21-0000056

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

This is a brand name only requirement for Rain Master equipment, by Laguna, as described within the RFQ.

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

The existing irrigation control system is Toro Rain Master. This is an upgrade project to replace outdated and nonfunctioning satellite controllers that make up part of the central control system.

No other brand of satellite controller is compatible with the existing central control system.

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

CO conducted market research and found that there are three (3) authorized Toro Rain Master distributors that are registered SB’s under the selected NAICS code. An RFI was posted to seek SDVOSBs. One (1) response was received, however, they are not an authorized reseller and cannot be considered due to Grey Market purchase restrictions.

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.

____________________________ __08-25-2021_________________ Philip “Gabe” Caganap Date Contracting Officer, NCA Pacific District https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466