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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C263-26-AP-0384

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-26-AP-0384

1. Contracting Activity:

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), NCO 23 Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, VAMC Iowa City

Project #: 636A8-24-001 Const – Renovate Dialysis

2237 #: 636-26-2-8896-0001

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

This justification is to support the Renovate Dialysis project at the Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS), that will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular brand name for the items listed below accommodate standardization of these items throughout the facility.

• Square D electrical distribution hardware

This justification only covers the portion of the acquisition that is name brand within the construction documents of this same acquisition. This project has a need for the use of the devices and boards provided by Square D. This system includes providing and installing all electrical panel boards and overcurrent devices from Square D.

The approximate value of the Square D electrical distribution hardware is .

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

This is a brand name justification in support of FAR 11.105, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer.

The ICVAMC’s existing installed panelboards and overcurrent devices are primarily Square D brand. In general, addition of new panelboards and overcurrent devices must be compatible with existing facility electrical distribution hardware. Harmonization of electrical distribution equipment across facility, is essential to ensuring highest system integrity through hardware reliability, parts availability, and maintenance familiarity.

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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C263-26-AP-0384

The current electrical system is already exclusively Square D equipment. Using another brand's panelboards might lead to a system shutdown or outright incompatibility, as components from other manufacturers may not fit or function within the existing system.

Mismatched components could compromise the safety, reliability, and integrity of the entire electrical system. The ICVAHCS has an existing standard for using Square D equipment across its facilities, simplifying maintenance, inventory, and training for personnel. Using non-standard equipment could void warranties or complicate technical support from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The cost and disruption associated with a total redesign and replacement of the entire existing electrical distribution system to accommodate a different brand would be significantly higher than the cost of procuring the specific brand-name item.

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

In accordance with the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), the components listed above are identified as brand name and the justification will be included in the posted solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106-1; however, the overall procurement will be competed as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small-Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

Square D was selected by a previous contract bidding process as facility standard for electrical panelboards and overcurrent devices. Market research was conducted prior to selecting this manufacturer as the facilities standard base. The items purchased, and provided by Square D electrical distribution, is currently used throughout the entire Iowa City VA Medical Center facility. New components must be able to tie into an existing system, including the use of software. At this time, there are no competing vendors whose products are fully compatible with the existing system being used at the Iowa City VA Medical Center

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 23 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466