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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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: 36C260-21-AP-2704

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 20 DuPont, on behalf of the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System on PR# 663-21-4-581-0853

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

This procurement is for the maintenance of Alerton and Phoenix Controls heating, and ventilation systems installed at the VA Seattle Campus. ATS Automation has factory-trained personnel on staff and has access to proprietary products and information that allow them to maintain Alerton Building Management System and Phoenix Control systems. This procurement will result in a new one-year firm fixed priced contract with an estimated value of $217,331.00.

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

Pursuant to the authority at FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. ATS Automation is the only company directly authorized to sell, install and service Alerton and Phoenix Controls products throughout the state of Washington.

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

Market research was conducted IAW FAR Part 10. The VA Rule of Two cannot be met by this requirement as ATS Automation is the only authorized company to perform the work in Washington State. A VIP search was conducted and ATS Automation is not an SDVOSB or VOSB. The Buy American Act does not apply to this contract due to this being a service and the contract only provides for for a parts allowance. An intent to sole source the proposed acquisition, advising industry of the pending acquisition and soliciting inquiries from interested parties, was posted to Contract Opportunities on July 30, 2021. No objections or comments were received. Letters were received by both Alerton and Phoenix Controls stating that ATS Automation is the only company directly authorized to sell, install and service Alerton and Phoenix Controls products throughout the state of Washington.

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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. There are similar services provided through GSA contracts with listed prices which will be used in the determination of fair and reasonable pricing submitted by ATS Automation.

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