P03. Justification and Approval A _E es -.pdf

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

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: 36C262-22-AP-4628

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 22, 4811

Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 600, Long Beach, CA 90815

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

The Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, Tucson Medical Center, Engineering Service (1-08 ENG) located at 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, Az. 85723 is requesting “Construction Period Services” (CPS). Due to the complexity of the construction for Project # 678-15-108. The Construction Period Services (CPS) is requires in completing the construction project to modernize, improve the Acute Care Environment Ward 2S, Building 2. The CPS Contractor will assist the VA Engineering Staffs on the Specific, Professional Technical Expertise of which the VA Staffs Engineer/COR may lack technical experience and time when RFI’s receive from prospective bidders regarding questions on (special & technical requirements) clarifications, revision, modification, recommendation, provide cost breakdowns, changes necessary to resolve the technical issue relate to work completed by the A/E Contractor. The CPS Contractor will assist/aid with the review of the VA documentation during Solicitation and Construction Phases through the ultimate completion of the project.

The estimated period of performance is one year from contract award.

The estimated cost is $91,000.00

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects, Ltd (TSK), contractor who responded to the urgent needs and short notice to the VA requirement Construction Period Service’s has 60 years of specialized experiences of doing this kind of project/services in Federal, State and Local Government. The Company has a group of professional team members across the west and international. TSK Architects, Ltd can provide several special and technical expertise in Architectural Design, Programming, Master planning, Visualization, Construction Documentation and Administration, Bidding Support and Consultant Coordination. TSK Architects, Ltd have been recognized by American Institute of Architects for Excellence in Design, received several awards in Architectural Firm in year 2020 and state of Nevada’s award TSK Architects, Ltd for most prestigious award for architecture practices. The TSK Architects, Ltd has all the resources in fulfilling the VA requirement and can perform/provide “Construction Period Services” in the exceptionally short time period needed.

TSK Architects, Ltd had completed project of similar size, scope and complexity and has intimate knowledge on this kind of task, sample of few projects completed, 12K Schools, Design Studio, Trespa Headquarters Office, Downtown Henderson Water Street Redevelopment, Hoover Dam Visitor Center, Bureau of Reclamation Administration Building, The Sandra Day O’Connor Circuit Library and other international project are the few of the company accomplishment.

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

Market Research determined that this requirement will be single source to TSK Architects, LTD due to nature of the requirement, time constrain, and the highly impact of the “Construction Period Services” to the Construction Project # 678-15-108, Modernization to Improve the Acute Care Ward, 2S, Building 2. The Construction Project # 678-15-108 is needed for direct patient care, to facilitate 25 beds of surgical care. Delays in procuring of the Construction Period Services will directly impact/affect the patients and VA staffs’ safety and health issue. The proposed Method of Procurement will be single source award to TSK Architects, Ltd a Small Business Vendor.

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.

Digitally signed by KEVIN VO Date: 2022.07.19 14:17:36 -07'00'

Kevin Vo, Contracting Officer

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

KEVIN VO

https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466