S02_618-CSI-240_SSJ MPT to SAT_Panduit Data Jacks_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 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 items listed below are 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. Panduit RJ45 data jacks, face plates, patch cords and patch panels (Security System Programing & Telecommunications cabling and infrastructure)

i. Brand Name: Panduit

ii. Value:

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

Panduit cables and faceplates are used for maintenance purposes and labeling consistency.

The Panduit patch cords, faceplates, and outlets are required so IT staff can identify which components are which, and what each is supposed to connect to in the IT closet. This is consistent throughout the hospital, so using other types would cause confusion and potential for misconnections, which would be a major risk on a security system, telephone systems and IT systems. The Panduit system was selected because the face plate and outlet are of optimal shape and orientation. Other types have been tried, but they have been more susceptible to damage and harder to work with. IT staff must frequently access these when they’re behind desks or above ceiling tiles, so the specified make and model saves a great deal of time and prevents unintentional damage. IT keeps these components in stock, so bringing in others would cause excess maintenance time and require excessive additional components to be kept in stock.

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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, Panduit. The Minneapolis VA only uses RJ45 data jacks, face plates, patch cords, and patch panels that have been manufactured by Panduit.

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