S02 - Sole-Source J-A - Hilti - 655-16-110 - Signed.pdf

Chapter VI: Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 4: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

OFOC SOP Revision 03 Page 1 of 2 Revision 03 Date: 10/27/2014

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1

(OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K))

IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services f rom the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3),COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3). Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase.

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER:

1A. PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

655-16-110

1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

$3,899,110

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

Installation of HILTI Firestop System to standardize medical center’s firestopping system due to Joint Commission safety inspection incidents as recommended by VA Fire Safety Committee from the Office of Construction & Facilities Management Service in Washington, DC to correct long term inspection issues.

3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

Only One Responsible Source Available

4. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

The Saginaw VAMC has utilized only the HILTI Firestop System for the last eleven years to standardize the system at the medical center in an effort to avoid potential issues with Joint Commission accreditation by eliminating the use of various brands of firestop materials. In those eleven years, Hilti has been installed throughout the medical center. Utilization of one system affords Joint Commission life safety inspectors the opportunity to recognize one brand of firestopping and allows for an inventory of MSDS sheets for one product for verification of UL certification, etc.

The only product compatible with Hilti firestopping per attached documentation is Hilti. Mixing of firestopping is not allowed per the documentation from Joint Commission, which would require partial demolition of walls to remove old fireproofing if not Hilti. Hilti has a listed UL program that can determine firestopping requirements from the construction barrier.

5. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT

CONDUCTED:

Market research shows that no other firestopping material is compatible with Hilti Firestop.

Chapter VI: Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 4: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

OFOC SOP Revision 03 Page 2 of 2 Revision 03 Date: 10/27/2014

6. 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.

Signature: ______________________________ Date:____________________ Name:__________________________________ Title:___________________________________ Facility:_________________________________

7. Supervisory Concurrence:

Signature: _______________________________ Date:____________________ Name: Alvin J. Leonard_____________________ Title: Supervisory Contract Specailist_________

Richmond L. McCloud Contracting Officer

NCO 10 Construction-AE Team 3

2/17/2021