P03 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT 36C257-24-AP-2701 Johnson Control Install of Devices-signed.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT for 36C257-24-AP-2701

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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: 36C257-24-AP-2701 JOFOC Tracker Number: FY24 - NCO 17 - 1592

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office (NCO 17).

Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integarated Services Network 17 (VISN 17), South Texas Verans Healthcare System (STVHCS), Doris Miller Medical Center, 4800 Memorial Drive, Waco, TX 76711.

The 2237 number for this action is 674-24-2-5070-0076.

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

The Doris Miller VAMC Waco, TX, proposes to enter into a Firm Fixed Price contract on the basis of other than full and open competition to provide labor and materials to perform services to their existing Simplex Fire Alarm Equipment. Johnson Controls shall be required to install, connect, and program several devices that are required by Federal law. The estimated amount of the construction services is $33,525.70.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The existing Simplex Fire Alarm system is a proprietary system as per the Proprietary Letter received form Johnson Controls, Inc., that allows Johnson Controls Global Products Fire Detection exclusively to make connections, program devices, install, commission, and program Simplex Fire Alarm Equipment.

Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”.

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

Market research is required per FAR 10. Market research was conducted under the VA Streamlined Market Research and Acquistion Planning Report Template under SAT Located at VAAPG Part 810.001 and can be found in the contract file. The https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT for 36C257-24-AP-2701

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Engineering team contacted the contractor on the current Improve Fire Suppression contract at CTVHCS to obtain the Proprietary Letter of services. They are a large business and an exclusive vendor to the Simplex Fire Alarm Equipment. The government is expecting to receive a quote that is fair and reasonable.

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.

Tailor Brown

____04/29/2024_________ Date

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