SOLICITATION NOTICE
N -- WATER ALARM SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 4/6/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 561621
— Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Activity - 8;Tres Rios Bldg;27 Gonzalez Giusti Ave, Suite 600;Guaynabo PR 00968
- ZIP Code
- 00968
- Solicitation Number
- VA24811RQ0349
- Response Due
- 4/6/2011
- Archive Date
- 4/16/2011
- Point of Contact
- Hector Lopez-Burgos
- E-Mail Address
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1-8700ext.47076<br
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1.Contracting Activity : Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, 0672 Medical Center This is a new firm ”fixed price contract. (1) Contractor is to install 25 new duct smoke detectors in air handling units (AHU) and connect them to the fire alarm system. Also has to connect 14 existing duct detectors in AHU to the fire alarm system. The fire alarm panel has to be re-programmed to reflect the new changes. (2) Contractor is ARA Security Integrators (Professional Alarms); estimated cost is $67,975. 2.Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs: Supply 25 duct detectors SIGA-SD w/sampling and test station, 3,500 ft of rigid conduit X", 14 SIGA CT1 single input, 14 S/GA CR Control relay. Install the 39 detectors and modules, and program and test in accordance with NFPA 72. The job should be done in 4 months. Job has to comply with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code; NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems; and the Joint Commission standard EC.02.03.05. 1, Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Oven Competition: ( ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; The proposed contractor is the one that currently gives maintenance to the fire alarm system. The Agency cannot afford that a different contractor handle the fire alarm system because that action would take out the responsibility of the reliability of the system from the maintenance contractor. 4. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the pse of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): (1)The proposed contractor is the one that currently gives maintenance to the fire alarm system. The Agency cannot afford that a different contractor handle the fire alarm system because that action would take out the responsibility of the reliability of the system from the maintenance contractor. 6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:NA. A sole source is required. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Market Research was not conducted because a sole source is required. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: NA Service Area Office, East Department of Veterans Affairs 323 North Shore Drive, Suite 500Memorandum 2011-003 Pittsburgh, PA 15212November 15, 2010 10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: NA 11 A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required NA 12. Requirements Certification : I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are includedin thejustification, are 13. Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304 a. Contracting Officer's Certification: (required) I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete tothe best of my knowledgeand belief. NameDate Title Facility b.One Level above Contracting Officer: I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. *This signature may be the VISN NCM if the Contracting Officer and Contracting Supervisor is the same individual. NameDate Title Facility c.NCM : I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. NameDate Network Contract Manager VISN X d.SAO East: I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. Jeffrey R. RyanDate recto, Last e.VHA HCA's Review and Approval: have feviewed the foregoing justification and find t to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge,Jncl belief ;Inrf recommend approval (over $50 million), approve (up to $ 50 million) for other than full and open competition. Service Area Office, East Department of Veterans Affairs 323 North Shore Drive, Suite 500 Pittsburgh, PA 15212Memorandum 2011-003 November 15, 2010 Williams, Jr. RN, BSN, MPM Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) Veterans Health AdministrationJoseph A.Date f. VHA Senior Procurement Executive Approval (over $50 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for other than full and open competition. Jan R. FryeD, Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Acquisition and Logistics Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) Department of Veterans Affairs
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