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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 project requires speakers for fire alarm notification provided by EST. This justification only covers the portion of the acquisition that is brand name within the construction documents of this same acquisition. The EST speakers are part of the fire alarm system.

This project calls for providing, installing, and programing all hospital public address overhead paging speaker systems for this project from EST. The following requirements pertain to the EST Speakers:

• Shall operate on either 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS with field selectable output taps from

0.5 to 2.0W and originally installed at the ½ watt tap. Speakers shall provide a minimum sound output of 80 dBA at 10 feet (3,000 mm) with the 1/2 watt tap.

• Frequency response shall be a minimum of 400 HZ to 4,000 HZ.

• Four inches (100 mm) or 8 inches (200 mm) cone type speakers ceiling mounted with white colored baffles in areas with suspended ceilings and wall mounted in areas without ceilings.

The approximate value of the EST speakers are .

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 11.204, Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer.

The existing or planned fire alarm control panel (FACP) or voice evacuation system requires the flexibility to use both 25V and 70.7V lines within the same project or across different zones, which this specific speaker accommodates. The ability to select between voltages in https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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 field can accommodate different wiring configurations and reduce power loss over long wire runs, potentially allowing for the use of existing or less expensive wiring (e.g., 18 AWG or 16 AWG vs. larger wire). The government facility has existing infrastructure from a specific manufacturer, standardizing new installations ensures interoperability, simplifies maintenance, and avoids the need for separate equipment and training for different systems.

EST speakers are part of facility-wide public address overhead paging system. Added speaker devices must seamlessly tie into facility’s existing speaker system. Harmonization of public address overhead paging speaker system across facility is essential to ensuring highest communication integrity through hardware reliability, parts availability and maintenance familiarity.

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

The equipment purchased and provided by EST 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.

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.

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