P03_Justification and Approval for Limited Sources (Signed)_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263 22 AP 3438

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 23, Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care Medical Center. The VA Form 2237 number for this acquisition is 636 22 2 5060 0662 and the solicitation number is 36C26322Q0421.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed This individual Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes the issuance of a limited sources solicitation to GCH Construction and BKM Construction for the repair of a damaged/leaking water main at the Omaha VA Medical Center.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The objective of this project is to have a contractor identify location(s) of underground water line leak(s), repair broken water line, backfill, replace pavement, and haul waste off site. The location of this broken water line is South of building 6 (Dental). The total estimated value for this project is $ . The period of performance is 15 calendar days.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

( ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302 1;

(X) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302 2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302 3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302 4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302 5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302 6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302 7;

5. Demonstration that the Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above: A delay in award of contract could result in serious impairment of the facilities capabilities or mission performance. This would impact not only Veteran care, but daily operations to portions of the facility. In addition, a delay in award of a contract would result in further financial burdens as the water leak will continue to cause more damage to the area if left unaddressed.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: The Contracting Officer was aware that GCH Construction and BKM Construction already had crews working at the Omaha VAMC. The Contracting