P03 JUSTIFICATION_Redacted 02.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification document for a federal contract award under FAR 13.106-1 for purchases exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, Bedford VA Medical Center is seeking to procure Comcast Cable Television services for the Bedford campus located at 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA 01730. The acquisition plan action ID is 36C241-26-AP-3702. The period of performance consists of a base year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods extending through June 30, 2031. Specific cost estimates are redacted from the document.
The justification for single source award is based on Comcast Cable Communications, LLC being the only cable and internet service provider available in the area. The document notes that Comcast has installed a proprietary cable system throughout the Bedford VA Medical Center buildings, and any competitive procurement requiring transition to another provider would necessitate removal and replacement of existing cables at significant cost while disrupting patient care operations. Market research was conducted through multiple sources including SBA DSBS, FPDS, GSA eLibrary, and ADDS UP, which confirmed no alternative providers are viable. The cable and Wi-Fi infrastructure has been in place at the facility for years. Contract Officer Phillip Crockett certified the justification as accurate on June 16, 2026, approving the sole source award in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).
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Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C241-26-AP-3702
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, Bedford VA Medical Center at 200 Springs Road, Bedford MA 01730 - 1114.
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Bedford VA Medical Center system has a requirement to provide Comcast Cable Television services for Bedford campus. The estimated cost for this acquisition is for the base year. The estimated cost for the base with the four option years Is
The period of performance is:
Base Year 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027
Ootion Year 1 07/01/2027 - 06/30/2028 Ootion Year 2 07/01/2028 - 06/30/2029 Ootion Year 3 07/01/2029 - 06/30/2030 Ootion Year 4 07/01/2030 - 06/30/2031
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Large Business Comcast Cable Communications, LLC (Comcast) is the only source that can be used for this acquisition because they are the only cable and internet service provider in the area.
In addition to this, Comcast has installed a proprietary cable system in each of the buildings in Bedford VA Medical. Having a competitive acquisition would require the cables in each of the buildings to be removed and replaced at a significant cost, and would be disruptive to patient care.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market Research was conducted for Comcast Cable TV service.
SBA DSBS yielded to 2 results when using keyword comcast cable with NAICS 517111 but none can provide. FPDS yielded all results to Comcast Cable Communications LLC. No GSA elibrary has a contract for Comcast Cable Communications. ADDS UP led to many results with keyword "comcast cable".
Cable/Wi-Fi has been in place at Bedford VA Medical center for years. Contract Specialist recommends a sole source award to Comcast Cable Communications
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Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT
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LLC. Comcast Cable Communications is the sole provider in this area and sourcing through any other cable and internet provider would require them to install their own utility cables from the main street to the campus, and they would also have to install interior wiring and cabling to support the cable television boxes which would greatly increase costs and delays in providing the service. This would greatly impact patient care at the facility.
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.
Phillip Crockett Date
Contract Officer
PHILLIP CROCKETT Digitally signed by PHILLIP CROCKETT Date: 2026.06.16 12:46:53 -04'00'
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