P03- Sole Source Buffalo Corian Surface.pdf

Attachment 1: Request for Sole Source Justification Format >SAT

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 1 of 4 Revision: 04 Effective Date: 12/15/25 Acquisition ID#: 36C24226AP1469

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C24226AP1469

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02, Buffalo VA Medical

Center, 3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215-1129

Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved:

The supplies requested for this procurement are Corian Solid Surface Countertop Sheets. The intended use is to seamlessly replace old and damaged countertops with exact matching materials for continuity and matching purposes. The estimated amount for this procurement is $110,000.00, which is a one-time firm fixed price type contract.

2. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

The supplies requested for this procurement are Corian Solid Surface Countertop Sheets. The intended use is to seamlessly replace old and damaged countertops with exact matching materials for continuity and matching purposes. The estimated amount for this procurement is $110,000.00, which includes the following:

Quantity Thickness Width Length Description Location

25 1/2 in. 60 in. 144 in.

Lavadrift Corian

Sheet LVD 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215

25 1/2 in. 60 in. 144 in.

Lavadrift Corian

Sheet LVD 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020

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

( X ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by

RFO 6.103-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by RFO 6.103-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by RFO 6.103-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by RFO 6.103-4

( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by RFO 6.103-5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by RFO 6.103-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by RFO 6.103-7;

4. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The Corian Lavadrift sheets are manufactured by Dupont. Dupont does not distribute, rather they allow one business per map region to distribute their product. In this case, Parksite is the only vendor with direct OEM authorization to do

so. The Lavadrift pattern is not able to be reproduced by another manufacturer and brand name or equivalent was not a possibility. These characteristics are not interchangeable with other items nor would finishes be compatible.

5. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as possible (including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by RFO Part 5 and, if not, which exception under RFO Part 5 applies):

Market research was conducted to determine whether alternative manufacturers could provide this item and do so within the specified region. It was determined that Dupont has the patent on this pattern and design and sole authority to determine which vendor would get an LOA.

6. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The pricing anticipated to the government is deemed to be fair and reasonable when in comparison to the IGCE and their subcategories and relationship with comparable procurements using FPDS. The scale of this project is larger than most but in comparison on a per piece scale; the pricing is extremely comparable. Engineering estimates, and prior bills of material were used to make this determination as well.

7. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-5

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Acquisition ID#: 36C24226AP1469

GSA was searched for the term “Corian,” and Symbiote is the only manufactuer to populate. They are limited to production of backsplash and lavadrift is not a pattern that they had available.

GSA was searched for “Corian solid surface,” and 2 vendors were located. Neither has the ability to provide bulk lavadrift sheets.

FPDS was searched for “Corian,” and the VA has completed 56 past contracts for corian items.

FPDS was searched for “Corian lavadrift,” and 0 results were located.

An SBA search for Parksite indicated that there were no small businesses by this name.

As described in Section 6 above, market research, in accordance with RFO Part 10, was conducted by synopsis of the proposed acquisition, advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested parties.

BAA was taken into consideration but the materials required are produced in the United States.

8. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

N/A

9. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

N/A

10. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or

Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

IAW FAR Part 10, agencies must conduct market research appropriate to the circumstances before developing new and subsequent acquisitions. Conditions that restrict competition to one source will be evaluated at this time should it arise.

Should new sources be found at this time, a competitive strategy will be the new preferred method of procurement.

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11. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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12. Approvals in accordance with the Contracting Officer Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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