P03_SSJA(signed).pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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: 36C263‐22‐AP‐2194

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 23, VA Nebraska Western Iowa

Healthcare System. The 2237 number for this acquisition is 636‐22‐2‐9071‐0409 and the solicitation number is 36C26322R0066.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This requirement Building 6M Sanitary Pipe Repair for which the contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment and all associated costs to complete works shown and described in the solicitation documents. The major items of work should include, but not limited to excavate section of collapsed sewer main and replace with new PVC section. Excavation will require removal of multiple sections of sidewalk. Contractor will be required to frame/re‐pour any sections of sidewalk removed during sewer repair. Contractor is also responsible for furnishing all excavation equipment, material for repairs, and safety precautions (i.e., fencing, trench box, barriers, etc.). The overall construction project will be solicited as 100% small business set‐aside and will be awarded as a Firm‐ Fixed Price contract. The 2237 number is 636‐22‐2‐9071‐0409.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: In accordance with FAR 6.302‐2, when the agency’s need for the supplies or services is of such an unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals, full and open competition need not be provided for.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A query was conducted on the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) website searching the immediate area of the Des Moines VAMC utilizing NAICS 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air‐Conditioning Contractors. This VIP query returned zero (0) findings for SDVOSBs. Further market research was conducted utilizing the SBA’s Dynamic Small Business Search using the same search criteria which resulted in the identification of only one (1) Small Business capable of fulfilling this requirement. The Small Business identified was Plumb Tech Mechanical, Inc. who was contacted via telephone to verify they are capable of handling this type of project.

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.