P03_ Single Source Justification 689-24-2-4513-0034-GE.pdf

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

36C241-24-AP-1912

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C241-24-AP-1912

1. Contracting Activity: Network Contracting Office 1, Regional Procurement Office East on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, West Haven VA Medical Center 950 Campbell Avenue West Haven, CT 06516-2770. Funding 689-24-2-4513-0034.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a new, brand name or equal requirement. West Haven VA Medical Center is looking to acquire (1) 2023 inTech Tag Trailer (Model No. BTA8524TA4) all-aluminum, all-tube trailer . This trailer will be used to store West Haven’s Aztec confined space rescue equipment and all the other rescue supplies for the Fire Department. A Tag Trailer is an auxiliary axle that you can add to a truck to increase its load-carrying capacity. It mounts behind the truck’s rear axle and has its own set of wheels.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: No other sources are available to provide this specific equipment for the EMPI projects funding limit. The specifications in the customized build for this trailer are unique in nature as it is being designed and built to house specific equipment. Deviating from these specifications would cause an undue burden for the government and potentially cause more funding to unnecessarily be spent. The trailer being requested will integrate with the current configuration and space which would reduce the cost and time of training to start a new procurement.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: The Contracting Activity queried various market research tools such as VetCert and SBA and DSBS. The first search was on VetCert using NAICS 336212 yielded 75 total results. Sources Sought Notice 36C24124Q0288 was published to Contract Opportunities on 02/14/2024 and closed on 02/21/2024, receiving 6 responses from all SDVOSB distributors stating they can provide. SBA DSBS search using NAICS 336212 along with keyword “ InTech” yielded 0 profiles. FPDS search using keyword “336212” resulted in 13 results. On GSA e-library searched keyword “336212” and 28 SDVSB contractors showed up. On VetBiz searched the keyword “336212” and 6 organizations were found. On VetCert searched the keyword “336212” and 75 results showed up. All market research leads to several SDVOSB distributors being able to provide this brand name or equal trailer.

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. .

TYLER

KENYON

Digitally signed by TYLER

KENYON

Date: 2024.04.08 14:33:51 -04'00'

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

36C241-24-AP-1912

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

Tyler Kenyon Date Contracting Officer

NCO 1/ RPO EAST