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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-3699

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 12.102(a)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C252-26-AP-3699

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: #695C60524

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

Amount:

The contractor needs to remove concrete walk way over the broken pipe. The contractor needs to dig around broken pipe and expose it. Once broken pipe is exposed, the contractor needs to make necessary repairs to the broken pipe including replacing a section if need be.

The contractor need to remove and replace shutoff valve. The contractor shall than repair ground and walk way back the way it was, including concrete, before water main break. The facility provided an IGE of $38,200.00 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 Contract Specialist learned that they had both the neccessary equipment and capability to immediately begin the work necessary. 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 repair the fire sprinkler system watermain break. A primary factor in their selection was their availability at the time of the break and their capacity to complete deep-trench excavations in a timely manner.

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-3699

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