S02 J-A Simplex 515-23-101.pdf
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- 36C25025B0019
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This document is a Single Source Justification form for a Department of Veterans Affairs procurement at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The justification covers the acquisition of Simplex Fire Alarm System components from Johnson Controls Inc. for Project 515-23-101 to renovate the Audiology area, with a total procurement value under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The VA requires these specific components to maintain compatibility with the existing stationwide fire alarm system installed in 2024, which provides seamless monitoring across multiple buildings and ensures compliance with current system warranties. The contracting activity is VISN 10, Network Contracting Office 10, and the procurement is justified based on the unique characteristics of the existing Simplex system and the need for consistent fire alarm controls throughout the medical center.
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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 1
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-25-AP-2115
1. Contracting Activity:
Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Network Contracting Office 10, Battle Creek VA Medical Center
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Project 515-23-101 Renovate Audiology. Battle Creek VAMC, Facilities Management requests equipment and services purchase of sole source brand name for the Simplex Fire Alarms System by Johnson Controls Inc. Simplex Fire Alarm System components is the current Battle Creek VAMC stationwide and required to comply to Building 10 and 136 fire alarm systems. Our sole source/brand name for Simplex Fire Alarm System is shown in specification section 28 31 00.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The Battle Creek VAMC stationwide fire alarm system is comprise of an Simplex Fire Alarm System, as of 2024. The whole Simplex fire alarm system was installed in 2024 to standardize the fire alarm controls for the benefit of the veteran population and staff. Having one system allows seamless control of the multiple buildings by one control system. We are able to monitor fire alarm activites stationwide on one platform, and one computer monitoring system. Project 515-23-101 requires fire alarm updates at Buildings 10 and 136 and to comply with current the fire alarm system, the purchase of Simplex Fire Alarm Systems components is required to maintain current system and warranties.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
Simplex Fire Alarm System components by Johnson Controls Inc. is the sole provided of the current Battle Creek VAMC fire alarm system, as of 2024. Johnson Controls Inc has multiple service providers in the Battle Creek region area, including in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Detroit.
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.
SCOTT D. BRENNAN Date Contracting Officer
SCOTT BRENNAN
Digitally signed by
SCOTT BRENNAN
Date: 2025.03.14 09:29:40 -04'00'
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