S02 3 Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - Data Jacks signed Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification form for a Department of Veterans Affairs contract to upgrade Cath Lab #4 at the Minneapolis VAMC. The procurement involves construction services to renovate an existing ward, with a project value estimated between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. Specifically, the contract requires Panduit RJ45 data jacks, face plates, patch cords, and patch panels for Security System Programming & Telecommunications cabling and infrastructure.

The justification emphasizes using Panduit components for maintenance purposes and labeling consistency, noting that alternative products would cause confusion and potential security risks. Market research was conducted by Anderson Engineering, and the Contracting Officer certified the procurement as accurate. The project is critical for overall facility efficiency, with the Contracting Activity being the Veterans Health Administration's NCO 23 Contracting Office in Omaha, NE, and the Requesting Activity being the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1 for single source awards over micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000.