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Acquisition of Commerical Products and Services, FAR 12

Revision: 02 Page 1 of 2 Effective Date: 01/22/2026 Acquisition Plan Action ID# 36C252-26-AP-1449

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 12.102(a)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C252-26-AP-1449

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center.

NCO 12 Construction Team 1 Purchase Request 2237: #695-25-3-6023-1981 Purchase Order: #695C60213

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

Amount:

On January 7th, 2026 Linda Sue Schwarz informed the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) that a potable watermain “broke” near Building 6. Additionally, the responsible “shutoff” valve on this main was not operating properly and needed to be replaced. the Milwaukee VA campus. Subject repairs required were beyond the scope of the Milwaukee VA’s “shops” personnel and therefore an external contractor was needed to fix both the watermain and replace the failed valve. Grunau Company Inc. is a general contractor headquarterd out of Oak Creek, WI that is a regular subcontractor at the Milwaukee VA. As Grunau already had excavation equipment on the VA grounds, the CO enlisted them to do the necessary repairs. The facility provided an IGE of $26,590.00 for the work.

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

Grunau Company was selected to handle the emergency water main break due to their availability. They were already onsite with the necceasry equipment. Once contacted, the Contracting Officer learned that they had both the necceasyr equipment and capability to immeidtaliy begin the work necceasry. The incident required immediate attention to prevent further damage to adjacent VA property and for the protection of VA employees and patients.

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

The selection of Grunau ensured a rapid response to mitigate safety risks and restore essential water services to Building 6. The awardee Grunau provided immediate service for critical infrastructure failures; they possessed the equipment to handle deep, complex, and confined-space excavations to repair underground utilities; and they were equipped to replace underground portable water mains and valves. A primary factor in their selection was their

Acquisition of Commerical Products and Services, FAR 12

Revision: 02 Page 2 of 2 Effective Date: 01/22/2026 Acquisition Plan Action ID# 36C252-26-AP-1449 availability at the time of the break and their capacity to complete deep-trench excavations in a timely manner.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR

12.102(a). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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