S02_618-CSI-240_SSJ MPT to SAT_Fire Alarm Components_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 includes the installation of new fire alarms, smoke detectors, and various other components.

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. Fire Alarm System

i. Brande Name: Gamewell/FCI Components

ii. Value:

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

Gamewell/FCI components are required to integrate with the existing fire alarm system. This is a NFPA listed system in which all components must be from the same manufacturer to function and communicate appropriately and is a fire code related matter

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

Market research was conducted prior to selecting this manufacturer as the facilities standard base. This justification is specific to the manufacturer, Gamewell/FCI Components. The Minneapolis VA’s fire alarm system only uses components that have been manufactured by Gamewell/FCI Components

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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