P03 JNA Lynx Panic Alarm.pdf

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J063--LYNX PANIC ALARM SERVICE AGREEMENT
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This is a Justification for Brand Name Awards document submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs for a simplified acquisition procedure purchase over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

The Hampton VA Medical Center requires a 12-month Lynx Panic Alarm Service Agreement to maintain and service an existing SSA Lynx Standard Server used for the facility's Duress and Mass Notification system. The service agreement includes on-site labor, phone support, parts, software updates, and hardware maintenance. The justification certifies that only an authorized Lynx service provider with technical expertise specific to this system can perform the required maintenance while ensuring compliance with applicable safety and operational standards. The contracting activity is Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 06, located in Hampton, Virginia, in support of VISN 06 VA Health Care System. Market research was conducted through SBA Dynamic, SAM-FPDS, Contract Opportunities, and Sam.gov and concluded that repairs and services for the Lynx Panic Alarm System are available via Open Market Small Business set-aside. The Contracting Officer, Jerry L. Mann, certified approval of the purchase in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The acquisition plan action ID is 36C246-26-AP-0470, with purchase request number 590-26-3-447-0470.

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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting Brand Name Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 1 Acquisition ID#

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-26-AP-0470

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office

06, located at 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667, in support of VISN 06 VA Health Care System at 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667. Purchase Request No: 590-26-3- 447-0470.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Hampton VA Medical Center has a requirement for a 12-month Lynx Panic Alarm Service Agreement. This Service Agreement provides on-site labor, phone support, parts, software updates and hardware maintenance for the SSA, Lynx, Standard Server for Hampton VAHCS Duress and Mass Notification system and services for the Lynx Panic Alarm Systems.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Hampton VA Medical Center requires a maintenance and service contract for the existing Lynx Panic Alarm. The SSA, Lynx Standard Server has been installed and require an authorized service provider with technical expertise necessary to ensure compliance with applicable safety and operational standards, and is familiar with the design of the system. The SSA, Lynx Standard Server will require a maintenance agreement to be put in place to protect the equipment and minimize any threat or harm to the Veterans and employees because of a non-functional system.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market Research was conducted on SBA Dynamic, SAM-FPDS, Contract Opportunities, and Sam.gov portal. All searches concluded the repairs and services for the Lynx Panic Alarm System are available via Open Market Small Business set-aside.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR

13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Jerry L. Mann Date Title: Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466

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