J&a upgarde medical wards bldg 58 - danville

Department of Veterans AffairsVA Medical Center

Danville, Illinois



JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL TO PROCURE

USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION



Based on the following justification, the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action is hereby approved pursuant to authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(C)(1) under FAR 6.302-1.





Justification



1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity

Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center VA Illiana Health Care System, 1900 E Main Street, Danville, IL 61832-5198



2. Nature/Description of Action

This document sets forth the justification and acceptance approval for one of the exceptions to full and open competition allowed under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.



3. Description of Supplies/Services: Rauland IV Nurse Call System



4. Identification of Statutory Authority

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253(C)(1).



5. Demonstration of Contractors Unique Qualifications

The Rauland IV nurse call system is required due to the necessity of matching existing nurse call systems presently located on the fourth and fifth floors of the Danville facility. The new system must match the current systems located on the adjacent floors as all are required to communicate with one another. Different manufacturer's systems cannot tie into other manufacturer's systems and work correctly. This is a patient safety issue for the system to work correctly.



6. Description of Efforts Made to Ensure a Variety of Potential Sources

This J&A and the Construction solicitation requiring the system will be posted in FedBizOps.



7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

This item is being purchased in combination with a complete construction contract. This is a minor item of the entire contract and is sold commercially so there should not be a problem with the vendor not providing a fair and reasonable cost.



8. Description of Market Survey:

No market survey was completed due to the necessity to match the existing nurse system to maintain working order of the entire system.



9. Contracting Officers Certification

The Contracting Officer certifies that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer's knowledge and belief.







_/s/Marjean L Litzenberg_________________ 5/4/09________

Contracting Officer Date







Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Medical Center

Danville, Illinois



JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL TO PROCURE

USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION



Based on the following justification, the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action is hereby approved pursuant to authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(C)(1) under FAR 6.302-1.



Justification



1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity

Dept of Veterans Affairs Medical Center VA Illiana Health Care System, 1900 E Main Street, Danville, IL 61832-5198



2. Nature/Description of Action

This document sets forth the justification and acceptance approval for one of the exceptions to full and open competition allowed under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.



3. Description of Supplies/Services: Yale Locksets



4. Identification of Statutory Authority

The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253(C)(1).



5. Demonstration of Contractors Unique Qualifications

The Yale lockset hardware is required due to the necessity of matching existing keying system presently installed at the Danville facility. The system needs to match the one in place so staff can track the keying system located through out the facility.



6. Description of Efforts Made to Ensure a Variety of Potential Sources

This J&A and the Construction solicitation requiring the locksets will be posted in FedBizOps.



7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost

This item is being purchased in combination with a complete construction contract. This is a minor item of the contract and should The Contracting Officer will make a determination of fair and reasonable cost prior to executing this procurement.



8. Description of Market Survey:

No market survey was completed due to the necessity to match the existing keying system. Each manufacturer's keying system is unique.





9. Contracting Officers Certification

The Contracting Officer certifies that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer's knowledge and belief.







_/s/Marjean L Litzenberg_________________ ____5/4/09________

Contracting Officer Date