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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 19, 2011 FBO #3494
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D -- Phase II Installation of Cabling in the Indianapolis Veterans Affairs Regional Office (VARO) - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

6/17/2011
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Atlanta VA Regional Office;1700 Clairmont Road;Decatur GA 30033
 

ZIP Code

30033
 

Archive Date

5/26/2011
 

Point of Contact

Elaine Porter
 

E-Mail Address

9-5511<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

GS35F0286P VA316-J1-0077
 

Award Date

5/23/2011
 

Description

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IAW FAR 6.203-2 VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION Upon the basis of the following justification, I hereby approve the issuance of the contractual action described below using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority cited herein. 1. Contracting Activity Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Benefits Administration Office of Facilities Management (20M31) Washington, DC 20420 2. Nature of Action Being Approved: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to procure from C-CAT, Inc. for materials and labor to install cabling, security and AV infrastructure for the VA Regional Office in Indianapolis, IN. C-CAT, Inc. is an emerging small business with a GSA Schedule that was a subcontractor on phase I of our renovation project. It is in the government's best interest to sole source this task to C-CAT, Inc. We are currently in the phase II construction and due to unusual and compelling need, we don't have time to compete out this project. Per FAR 6.302(2) the delay would result in financial loss by having the Regional Office (RO) operational. They are the only responsible source that has current access to the Federal Campus and VA space would allow the VA to avoid unnecessary burdens to complete this requirement. We are expecting occupancy of this space by the end of November 2011. It was determined that C-CAT would use their GSA schedule to provide pricing for this project. 3. Description of Service and Supplies: This justification and approval sets forth the facts and request approval for a contract to be issued with a vendor that is certified and authorized on the GSA Schedule. The required services are mandatory to satisfy the relocation date and minimize any interruptions to the Regional Office. The proposed contract costs are estimated at $856,250.00 4. Statutory Authority: The statutory authority of this justification is FAR 6.302 (2). 5. Rationale Supporting Use of Authority Cited Above: The RO is currently located partially in two different swing space sites, 10 miles away from their permanent location at Federal Building which is under renovation and has to relocate on the above date to minimize additional charges. GSA has established an aggressive schedule for this relocation and the installation of the cabling, audiovisual and security equipment must coincide with the construction schedule for this project. The construction for this project has started and is scheduled for completion in November 2011. Any delays with this project will have a direct negative impact on the Regional Offices and the phase two of the VARO renovation project. Currently the Regional Office has taken partial occupancy of the office space and must be fully operational at the above date. 6. Description of Market Research: N/A 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable: Prices are determined to be reasonable and are consistent with the contractor's GSA schedule pricing. 8. I certify that this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Technical/Requirements Cognizance _______//es//______________ Date _____20 April 11___ M. Saeed Noorbakhsh Senior Project Manager (PM) Office of Facilities (20M31) Contracting Officer _____//es//_________ Date ______May 23, 2011___ Elaine R. Porter
 

Web Link

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Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: GS35F0286P VA316-J1-0077 GS35F0286P VA316-J1-0077_1.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=211186&FileName=GS35F0286P-000.doc)

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Record

SN02475983-W 20110619/110617234658-0e913d04f63d9141610a9334edffec65 (fbodaily.com)
 

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