Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - Simplex - 2.0 Price Removed - Signed.pdf

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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C250-23-AP-2741

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care

Center (VAACC) – Columbus, OH. Purchase Request Number 757-23-4-747-0001. The Contracting Agency responsible for the proposed contracting action is Network Contracting Office 10 (NCO 10), 2780 Airport Drive – Suite 340, Columbus, OH 43219.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Simplex Grinnell fire detection and alarm system is a network of sensors, pull stations and other devices that provides the infrastructure to provide for patient and staff safety from fire. The system’s reliability is achieved by the proprietary nature of the network, which is common in the industry. For the system to work at an acceptable level of performance, fast, reliable communication among devices and annunciation of alarms must happen in seconds. This procurement requires the installation of the following equipment: one (1), Simplex fire alarm control panel, three (3) Simplex 4099-9004 Pull Stations, one (1) Wall Mounted Strobe 4906-9101, two (2) monitor modules 4090- 9001 for tamper and flow switch monitoring, two (2) duct smoke detectors 4098-9792 with duct housing 4098-9756, sampling tube 4098-9856, and remote test stations 2098-9806, two (2) control modules 4090-9002, and six (6) Wall Mounted Speaker Strobes 4906-9151. Device quantities and part numbers may change based on delegated design submittals. As stated above, these devices are proprietary in nature and must be programmed and tested by a Simplex Grinnell employee. The estimated value for the devices and labor is $X.XX. This equipment will be purchased and installed as part of a new firm fixed price construction contract

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The Simplex Grinnell fire detection and alarm system is a network of sensors, pull stations and other devices that provides the required infrastructure to provide patient & staff safety, as required by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Joint Commission on healthcare safety. The system’s reliability is achieved by the proprietary nature of the network, which is common in the industry. For the system to work at an acceptable level of performance, fast, reliable, communication among devices and annunciation of alarms must happen in seconds. When new finished spaces are created within the VAACC or its campus, the Simplex Grinnell system must be expanded to ensure proper coverage into the new space. Adding non-proprietary devices would cause communication delays and degrade overall system reliability to unacceptable levels, below VA, NFPA and Joint Commission standards. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the installation services, there is no other business that can provide the equipment and services, as outlined above, and meet the standards required by the regulatory bodies, mentioned above.

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

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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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

Market Research was not conducted for the Simplex Grinnell brand name product since these brand name items were identified during the design process for the Construct Chiller Plant project. There was collaboration /communication was between VAACC Engineering, the AE Design Firm for this project (CBLH Design) and Network Contracting Office 10 during the entire design process for the Construct Chiller Plant project. As of the wiring of this document, market research is being conducted for the project, as a whole.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: This procurement is approved. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Brian S. Kish Date Contracting Officer