SAT JFOC Garage Fire Repair.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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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: 36C248-25-AP-0832

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, James A.

Haley Veteran’s Hospital, 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

2237# 673-25-1-6328-0006

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The work includes, but is not limited to site investigation, repair and replacement of the fire damaged components as follows: electrical conductor replacement, Light fixture replacement, security cable replacement, Wi-Fi access point replacement, Wi-fi access cabling replacement, fire alarm conductor replacement pressure washing the affected area, structural assessment and return to occupancy assessment. The Contractor Team (to include subcontractors performing services under this contract), shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by industry practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. The

Contractor Team shall perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the project.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: On Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024, a large vehicle fire occurred in

Building 55, which is the sole parking garage for the James A. Haley VA Hospital. This fire rendered life safety components in building 55 as inoperable. This fire directly effected life safety lighting, life safety egress, life safety fire alarm and our other infrastructure resources such as site and security coverage of the area. An immediate review of the structure is imperative and emergent to circumvent any major casualty due to collapse that may be impending. These repair actions must move quickly to ensure the safety and security of patients and personnel. The recommendation of utilizing onsite contractor capabilities for this emergent response is requested.

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

The VIP database was queried in accordance with VAAR 810.001, Market research policy.

Midwestern Construction Services is listed in the SBA Veteran Small Business Certification

(VETCERT) database as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business and they are able to immediately act.

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.

___________________________ 21 Nov 2024 KENNETH R. CARYER Date Contracting Officer, NCO-08 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466