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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 22, 2010 FBO #3162
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N -- EMERGENCY INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) AIR HANDLING UNITS (AHU) - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

7/20/2010
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

238220 — Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Acquisition Service Area Office East 8;Tres Rios Blvd;27 Gonzalez Giusti Ave, Suite 600;Guaynabo PR 00968
 

ZIP Code

00968
 

Archive Date

8/19/2010
 

Point of Contact

Jose R Vazquez-Lopez
 

E-Mail Address

sing
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA672C00438
 

Award Date

7/20/2010
 

Description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1.Contracting Organization: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Activity 8, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 2.Description of Action: This is a request for other than full and open competition for the procurement of construction services for the installation of two Air Handling Units (AHU) in the Radiology Service at VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan PR. VA intents to negotiate and award a firm-fixed price, sole source, contract with Belkro Corporation, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. Government estimate is $30,000.00. 3.Description of Supplies or Services: Contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to install the two Government furnished Air Handling Units in the roof of the Radiology area. Work includes rigging, installation of new piping and fittings, electrical connection, ductwork, insulation and all other necessary fittings to have the units working. Estimated time for completion is thirty (30) calendar days after NTP. 4.Statutory Authority: ( ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; (X) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2; ( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3; ( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5; ( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6; ( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7; 5.Validity of Use of Statutory Authority: Two waiting areas in Radiology, as well as two exam rooms & offices, are being served by these units (AHUs). Due to the persistent high temps and high humidity levels, employees and patients in this area of Radiology are being affected and immediate remedial action is required. Belkro Corporation is selected to do such work since the company has the required personnel with the expertise necessary to complete the work in the shortest possible time and is already mobilized at the area currently working in several construction contracts. Contractor has a vast experience in working with VA and has completed several critical renovation projects of HVAC at this site. Performance has been excellent and projects have been completed on time. Contractor is very knowledgeable of VA procedures and requirements as demonstrated in previous work. Contractor has been determined to be responsible with the experience and capability to complete the work in the shortest time possible under these circumstances. Contractor is registered in the CCR and a is a SBA Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) company. 6.Actions to Promote Competition: This is a one time action. 7.Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price: The anticipated price to the Government is $30,000.00. Contractor's proposal will be evaluated against the estimated cost. Negotiations will be held, if required, in order to reach a fair and reasonable price. 8.Market Survey (FAR 10): No market survey was performed due to the urgent and compelling nature of the work required. Refer to paragraph 5. 9.Other Considerations: None 10.Listing of Sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: None. Refer to paragraph 5. 11.Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition: None. This is a one time action. 12.Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a bonafide need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledgeandbelief. //ORIGINAL SIGNED// Eng. Jaime Marrero, PE Title: Chief, FMS Facility: FMS, VACHS Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304: a.Contracting Officer's Certification: (required) I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. //ORIGINAL SIGNED// Name: Rolando Arce Title: Contracting Officer Facility: SAOE, NCA 8
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA672C00438 VA672C00438.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=137387&FileName=-306.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=137387&FileName=-306.doc

 

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Record

SN02211470-W 20100722/100720235104-c7e5be73febe745289f0f7b073b8091a (fbodaily.com)
 

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