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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C241 24 AP 3295

Contracting Activity: Network Contracting Office 1, Regional Procurement Office East, on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 1, Manchester VA Medical Center 718 Smyth Road Manchester, NH 03104 7007. Funding 608 24 3 4701 0015.

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a new, brand name requirement. The Contracting Activity is looking to acquire delivery of (1) John Deere JOHN DEERE 444 P Tier Mid Size Wheel Loader manufactured by OEM LB John Deere, 2000 John Deere Run, Cary, North Carolina, 27513 (UEI FNSWEDARMK53). The newly released John Deere 444 G Tier mid size wheel loader is ideal. Engineered for versatility, these mid size wheel loaders excel in various tasks, from earthmoving to material handling. Its blend of simplicity and power makes it a go to choice for construction and landscaping professionals aiming to boost job site productivity without extra add ons. Estimated Total Amount of Equipment

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Currently Manchester VAMC is utilizing car plows to remove snow as the front wheel loader is beyond useful life and repair. The current front wheel loader is the primary piece of snow removal equipment and it also utilized throughout the rest of the year as the primary equipment for all roads and grounds maintenance activities. Equipment research was conducted for equipment meeting all the requirements of the current wheel loader and ability to utilize existing attachments. The John Deere 444P met all the requirements. This new Front Wheel Loader is required to replace existing Caterpillar front wheel loader that is past useful life. Due to the service and warranties requirements the item must be procured through John Deere or authorized dealer with the Department of Veterans Affairs as the named owner on the service and warranties package.

This requirement also restricts the acquisition to a 100 mile radius around the Manchester VA to the nearest John Deere vendor in order to meet a 2 hour service response time in the event of emergencies.

Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: The customer did not conduct market research as John Deere is the standard brand all VA Medical Centers use in VISN 1 for grounds maintenance; however, The Contracting Activity queried various market research tools. The first search conducted was on VetCert using NAICS which yielded 1 results. SBA DSBS search using NAICS along with keyword John Deere generated profiles matching that criterion, one of which (The Akana Group) is authorized to provide this wheel loader. GSA e Library search using keyword “John Deere” yielded 6 schedule Contractors, one of which (The Akana Group) is authorized to provide the equipment being requested. Last search was on FPDS using keyword “John Deere Wheel Loader” which yielded 7 contract actions; however, none were recent nor included the same exact equipment being requested. Last search was on NAC using item part number “6011DW” which yielded 0 active items. All Market research leads to SDVOSB

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

Bravo Inc and Small Business Akana Group being the only vendors authorized to provide the John Deere equipment being requested. Since this equipment can be provided by one SDVOSB distributor and one small business distributor, a combined synopsis set aside to small business will be published on Contract Opportunities to allow competition. The rule of two was not met.

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.

Phillip Crockett Date Contracting Officer

NCO 1/ RPO EAST

PHILLIP

CROCKETT

Digitally signed by

PHILLIP CROCKETT

Date: 2024.07.24 16:25:23 -04'00'