S02_618-CSI-240_SSJ MPT to SAT_Card Readers_Redacted.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1

For Over MPT but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-25-AP-2426

1. Contracting Activity: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), NCO 23 Contracting

Office, 113 Comanche Road, Fort Meade, SD 57741

Requesting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, VAMC Minneapolis, 1 Veteran Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

2237 Number: 618-25-3-6954-0012 for Project # 618-CSI-240 SPS Equipment Site Prep

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

Amount:

This project will include the installation of more VA standard security features in the SPS Decontamination space. This includes new card readers that are the same brand and quality as the existing card readers in the Minneapolis VA medical center and the medical center out-buildings. This installation will also include the related components, associated wiring, and control board.

This procurement is for an SPS Equipment Site Prep at the Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to renovate the Sterile Processing Services project area so it meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The item listed below is a brand name for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of these items is listed below and the VAAR Construction magnitude for the entire project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

a. Card Readers

i. Brand Name: Lenel Corporation

1. Lenel HC Model RPK40 Card Readers

2. Lenel Model 1300-u control board

ii. Value:

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

The Minneapolis VAMC facility security system is currently Lenel with HD readers and Lenel control boards. Readers must be compatible with Lenel and FIPS compliant. These items have been standardized throughout the facility, other card readers are not compatible with the current system, they have no way of connecting to the power boards or communicating with the system currently in place. A functional, communicating security system is a major safety requirement, Lenel zone control boards are also required to connect back to the Lenel system. If any other control board were provided, it would require a new, separate head-end as well as monitoring equipment. Police would not be able to monitor multiple systems and safety would be compromised.

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

No other card readers will meet the needs of our facility. Market research was conducted during the initial security system installation, multiple manufacturers were researched and given the opportunity to bid. Inquiries have been made to other manufacturers as to whether or not their systems were compatible, and they were not. This justification is specific to the manufacturer, Lenel Corporation. Market research identified authorized dealers of Lenel products but the research could not specifically locate card readers as part of what they offer. The Minneapolis VA Medical Center only uses card readers that are manufactured by the Lenel Corporation.

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.

CALVIN L. COURTNEY Date Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office (NCO) 23