R425--Perform Tab on Pharmacy HVAC System (VA-25-00025495) USP 800 Pharmacy Storage (VA-25-00025495)

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 1. Contracting Activity: - Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Hershel Woody Williams Medical Center 2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: - Finish as builts, do a visual inspection of the HVAC system, concentrate on the cooling side i.e. chilled water, verify control systems, work backward from the air handling units supplying Pharmacy at the Huntington VAMC testing, flushing and balancing valves, strainers, sensors, traps with a senior mechanical engineer and a TAB technician. Examine the steam and hot water system. 3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Contractor is the original AE for the design of project 581 300. Original AE contract has expired. Space is experiencing issues with humidity control. The Air Handlers are getting only half the water flow as designed. AE is being brought back on as the Government does not wish to duplicate efforts that would cost the Government substantial additional costs if another AE is brought on contract or purchase order. 4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Contracting officer reviewed the current AE IDIQ that VISN 5 has, however firm is not an awardee on any of those contracts. GSA was examined and GSA contracts do not cover the required needs of the Medical Center. 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.