P03 - Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - CONDENSER REV.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

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: VA-24-00051604_________

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, VA Pittsburgh Medical Center VA Pittsburgh FMS Utilities Department Heinz Division.

Utility Systems Supervisor Charles Jennings 412-822-3231; Charles.jennings@va.gov

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

The VA Pittsburg Healthcare System intends to purchase one new Original Equipment from The Manufacturer Liebert FIN/TUBE CONDENSER DCDF165-A 2 Fan 460V 3 Phase. This component ill be used to replace a failed refrigerant leaking component of a computer room air-conditioning unit.

Part/Component is required to return the system to operation.

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

Computer Room Air Conditioning CRAC To maintain the design system operation, performance and fit require purchase specific original equipment from the manufacturer to maintain the original design and operation of existing equipment. This is a component of an existing air conditioning system which requires original equipment from the manufacturer to comply with system design performance and operation.

Other manufactures components did no meet the OEM criteria, coils wee to large in size and would not fit without significant alterations, refrigeration piping sizes were incompatible with the existing system, design refrigerant capabilities were not compatible with the existing system.

Final determination only original equipment from the manufacturer will meet the design, operation, and performance requirements for the system repair.

Fin/Tube Condenser Details:

• Fan Speed Control

• Aluminum exterior panels and 18” aluminum legs

• Dual refrigerant circuits

• Domestic packaging

• CSA Listed

• Sized for an outdoor design ambient of 95 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 mailto:Charles.jennings@va.gov

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

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

Market research was conducted to determine if alternate sources or manufactures could produce or provide the required part/component that would be compatible with the original equipment function, design, and performance.

Informal Quotes from manufacturer and aftermarket suppliers.VERTIV. Liebert FIN/TUBE CONDENSER OEM DCDF165-A from the manufacturer meets all required specifications.

BOHN BNHS02A011 Not OEM does not meet fit requirements, Refrigerant Line size not compatible non-OEM does not meet required specifications. Trenton TCM018-T4A-AV NOT OEM Refrigerant line connections are not compatible, Design refrigerant not compatible.

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.

Name:Andrea Aultman-Smith Date: May 17, 2024 Title: Contracting Officer NCO 4; Commodities 1 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466