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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 31, 2010 FBO #3049
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Z -- Project: 437-10-104 Lighting Replacement - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

3/29/2010
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS;VA MEDICAL CENTER;2101 ELM STREET (04-S);FARGO ND 58102-2417
 

ZIP Code

58102-2417
 

Solicitation Number

VA-263-10-RP-0119
 

Archive Date

4/3/2010
 

Point of Contact

VA Medical CenterBill Kollitz 04S
 

E-Mail Address

Contract Specialist
(charles.kollitz@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA263-C-0930
 

Award Date

3/29/2010
 

Description

Justification and ApprovalUse Other Than Full and Open Competition PROJECT: IDIQ Replace Light Fixtures Fargo VAMC, Fargo, North Dakota Based on the following justification, I hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual action pursuant to Public Law (PL) 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, which is codified at 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128 and, specifically, VAAR 819.7007 which allows for a sole source acquisition to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). FAR 6.302-5(a)(2)(i) is also applicable and provides that, (2) Full and open competition need not be provided for when (i) A statute expressly authorizes or requires that the acquisition be made through another agency or from a specified source 1.Identification of Agency and Contracting Agency Contracting Office U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota. 2.Nature and/or Description of Action Approval is requested to use other than full and open competition for a Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity construction project in support of the Fargo VAMC. The project includes the retrofitting lighting fixtures with energy efficiency lighting and ballasts though out the Fargo VA Medical center. This document is formatted in accordance with the guidelines provided under FAR 6.302-1 for sole source procurement. The Fargo VA Contracting Office is proposing a sole source to a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business, Four Points Logistics, Inc., Moorhead, Minnesota. History of this Requirement: None 3.Description of Supplies or Services The Fargo VAMC requires the retrofitting lighting fixtures with energy efficiency lighting and ballasts. The project has a government estimate of $450,000.00 over the life of the contract. 4.Identification of Statutory Authority FAR 6.302-5, Authorized or required by statute. This requirement is being set aside under Public Law (PL) 109-461, the Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006, which is codified at 38 U.S.C. 8127 and 8128 and, specifically, VAAR 819.7007 (Dec 2009) which allows for a sole source acquisition to a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). As delineated in the VAAR 819.7007 and pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(c), contracting officers may use other than competitive procedures (including sole source awards) for contracts to SDVOSBs and [Veteran-Owned Small Businesses] VOSBs where the anticipated award price will exceed the Simplified Acquisition Procedures threshold but not to exceed $5,000,000. Each related award must be made to a responsible SDVOSB or VOSB at a fair and reasonable price as determined by the contracting officer. Contracts awarded using this authority shall be supported by written justifications and approvals in accordance with FAR 6.302-5, Authorized or required by statute. Synopsis is not required per FAR 5.202(a)(4). 5.Demonstration of contractors unique qualifications or nature of acquisition requires use of the authority cited The Fargo VAMC normally solicits all construction requirements competitively through SDVOSB set asides. In this instance Fargo VA Medical Center wishes to use Public Law 109-461 to help a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business grow its business and become a viable SDVOSB contractor for the Department of Veterans Affairs and other Federal entities. 6.Determination of Fair and Reasonable Costs The contractors price will be compared to the Governments Independent Government Estimate. 7.Efforts to Obtain Competition None 8.Description of Market Research Four Points Logistics, Inc has a short history of providing outstanding construction service to the Fargo VAMC and was selected for this requirement as they have the qualified personnel and the ability to complete the contract satisfactorily. 9.Other Supporting Facts Four Points Logistics, Inc. has proven by two previous contracts that it can complete projects on time, work in a hospital setting with its many unique safety, infection control and patient privacy requirements. 10.Interested Sources Not Applicable-- Synopsis is not required per FAR 5.202(a)(4) 11.Statement of Action for Barriers to Competition None 12.Contracting & Technical Personnel Certification I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance included in this Justification and Approval are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Therefore, I approve this procurement under other than full and open competition bases. Prepared by: //Signed// CHARLES W. KOLLITZ Contract Specialist //Signed// BENEDICT A. SEITZ Date: 03/16/2010 Contracting Officer/Facility Contract Manager
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/FVAMROC/DVAMROC/VA-263-10-RP-0119/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA263-C-0930 VA263-C-0930_2.DOC (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=111528&FileName=VA263-C-0930-000.DOC)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=111528&FileName=VA263-C-0930-000.DOC

 

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Record

SN02105914-W 20100331/100329235458-681931d40e38a5cc91eca4cdbc6a3537 (fbodaily.com)
 

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