SSJ Batteries_Redacted.pdf

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 24 AP 5037

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 08 in support of the C.W VA Medical Center at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744.

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

The C.W VA Medical Center Facilities Management Services is requiring 96 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) batteries. These batteries are replacements for the campus low voltage electronic controls for the standby power generation system in Building 100.

The total estimated procurement value is

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

Facilities Management Services has directed the replacement of 96 batteries to be compatible the campus low voltage electronic controls for the ASCO standby power generation system. The batteries are designed to power back up applications, have a capacity of 9 1465 Ah (Ampere hour), cased with polypropylene for structural integrity and resistance to electrical abuse, shock, and vibration, and can operate in temperatures from 20°C ( 4°F) to +55°C (+131°F). The batteries also comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards. Alternative batteries would not be compatible with the standby power generation system currently in place. The Alcad batteries are proven to be compatible with existing equipment and processes for seamless integration.

The particular item, Alcad Type MC110P battery, is essential to the Government�s requirements, and market research indicates other companies� similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet, the agency�s needs.

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

A Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) search utilizing NAICS code 335910 yielded 91 Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)/ Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) vendors that can possibly fulfill this requirement.

GSA eLibary was queried utilizing Special Item Number (SIN) 335911, Batteries, and 35 contractors were found under this SIN. Of the 35 contractors, there are 31 that are SDVOSBs or Small Businesses.

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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FPDS, GSA Advantage, VA AbilityOne Procurement List, and the National Acquisition Center MedSurg Catalog were queried utilizing "ALCAD Type MC110P battery� and no results were returned. No current contract awards at this time.

Due to limited information on the unique capabilities of the equipment, a Sources Sought was issued to Contract Opportunities for Brand Name only. A response was from received from a Competitive 8(a), Black American Owned business, . After reviewing their capabilities statement and searching VetCert, FPDS, and SAM, they were deemed not capable of satisfying this requirement. Another response was received from an SDVOSB, . After reviewing their capabilities statement and searching VetCert, FPDS, and SAM, they were deemed not capable of satisfying this requirement. No other responses were received.

(Large Business) was contacted via email to verify if the batteries were available on any existing goverment contract, country of origin of the batteries, and if they had any authorized distributors. is the sole manufacturer of the ALCAD Type MC110P battery and does not use authorized distributors for this product but do quote to resellers on a case by case basis. This product is also not available under any contract.

There is no reason to believe that there are at least two SDVOSB/ VOSBs or Small Businesses who may be able to meet the technical requirements of this requirement. There is also no reason to believe there are any existing contracts at this time.

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.

Date 08/23/2024