Single Source Justification Capstone Microturbine Maintenance and Repair Service.pdf
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- 36C24122Q0946
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This single source justification document outlines the requirement for Capstone Microturbine maintenance and repair services at the Veterans Health Administration Central Western Massachusetts VA Medical Center in Leeds, MA. The sole source award will be made to small business Vergent Power Solutions for a base year plus four option years with an estimated total value of $238,000. As the authorized distributor for service and parts for the proprietary Capstone Microturbine equipment, Vergent Power is the only source capable of providing the specialized maintenance, repair, and warranty services required for the extreme operating temperatures and rotational speeds of this equipment. Market research found no other vendors with the experience and knowledge to service this specialized equipment.
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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source
Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1
For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($2SOK)
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C241-22-AP-4144
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 01, 631 Leeds Massachusetts VA
Medical Center
2237 #: 631-22-4-4808-0907
Speculated Contract Total: $238,000.00
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
Base + 4 annual option years for an all-inclusive maintenance and warranty The equipment is a multi-million-dollar piece of equipment with 15+ years of longevity expected and VA energy engineers confirm is a net electrical savings including this cost.
Estimated cost $238,000.00
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The Leeds VA Medical Center is seeking a qualified Vendor with the capability of provided services to the existing Capstone Microturbine. Services shall be all-inclusive maintenance, repair, and warranty.
The OEM Capstone only utilizes authorized vendors and Vergent Power is the only authorized distributor for service and parts on this specialized piece of equipment. This equipment is operating at extreme temperatures and rotational speeds requiring specialized experience and knowledge of its proprietary design available in the Massachusetts area.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
Market research was conducted in VetBiz for the suggested vendor and prior holder of this contract
Vergent Power Solutions, Inc (DUNS 045196848), this vendor is not listed (P02.l_VetBiz_Vergent
Power).
Another search was conducted with NAICS 811310 and keyword "Capstone" (Capstone is the OEM of the microturbine), from this search no results were located.
Lastly a search was conducted with NAICS 811310 and keyword "microturbine", no results were located.
A search was conducted in FBO with keyword "Vergent Power" from this search it was discovered that this requirement was procured VIA contract# VA241-16-C-0054 and was awarded Sole Source to Small
Business vendor Vergent Power Solutions, Inc. (UEI ETHCQ9FH5BD7 / DUNS 045196848). This vendor is still active in SAM with no exclusions (P02_FBO Search).
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