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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval (J&A) For Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT) Acquisition Plan Action ID: *REDACTED* _ Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Af... DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval (J&A) For Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT) Acquisition Plan Action ID: *REDACTED* _ Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Lebanon VA Medical Center LVAMC, Facilities Management. Purchase Request *REDACTED*. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: VLogic Systems, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as VLogic) is an integrated workspace management vendor that provides necessary software to maximize the VA s assets within its workspace at the Lebanon VAMC. *REDACTED* This system supports the generation of resource usage reports; rapid response to maintenance problems; re-configuration requirements; space, energy and security planning. It is the Government s intent to utilize the most qualified vendor to provide the best support services beyond April 2020. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency s Needs: The services requested consist of providing internet-based access for authorized users of VLogicFM software; providing on-going maintenance and updating of drawings and database; developing a drawing management system; developing a life-safety shut-off valve documentation system. The services will allow the facility user or technician to view documents for which privileges are granted to him/her, and any selected document can be viewed or downloaded or emailed as required. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: ( X ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per 41 USC §3304(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1; ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2; ( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3; ( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302-5; ( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by FAR 6.302-6; ( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302-7; Demonstration that the Contractor s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): VLogic, a small business, has proprietary rights of the VLogicFM Version X software, which uses two (2) key areas of management for the system at Lebanon VAMC; the areas are for Drawing and Space Management (See Attached Proprietary Letter). *REDACTED* The technology used in VLogicFM is proprietary to VLogic Systems, Inc. and has not been licensed to any other organization. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: RFI 36C24420Q0473 was posted on Contract Opportunities on 4/7/2020 and closed on 4/10/2020, *REDACTED* VLogic is currently providing CAFM services to the Lebanon VAMC, *REDACTED*. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The anticipated cost to the Government of *REDACTED* is fair and reasonable in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(vi) when compared to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE). Reference prices resulted from market research for similar services ranged from *REDACTED*. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Market research was conducted in accordance with FAR Part 10. Market research was done using internet sources, such as FPDS, GSA eLibrary, VIP and suggested source information. *REDACTED*. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: *REDACTED* 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: As additional requirements occur, the market will be researched to determine if other companies are available in order to seek competition for similar requirements. 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 included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. _____________________________ ________________________ *REDACTED* Date Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP: Contracting Officer or Designee s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. _____________________________ ________________________ *REDACTED* Date One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. _____________________________ ________________________ *REDACTED* Date

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPRESENTING A MARKET SURVEY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS, QUOTATIONS OR INVITATION FOR BIDS The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting ... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE REPRESENTING A MARKET SURVEY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, PROPOSAL ABSTRACTS, QUOTATIONS OR INVITATION FOR BIDS The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a MARKET RESEARCH SURVEY to obtain information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified large business sources (2) the availability and capability of qualified small business sources; (3) whether they are Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Business, HUB Zone 8(a), Women-Owned, or small disadvantaged business concerns; and (4) their size classification relative to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The NAICS code is 511210 DESCRIPTION OF THE REQUIREMENT: The Lebanon VAMC is looking for business that can provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to maintain a computerized facilities management system. The medical center currently uses a computerized facility management system to generate accurate reports on resource usage, respond to maintenance problems, evaluate re-configuration requirements, space planning, energy planning and security planning. The Facility Management System (FM) consists of: An accurate field verified set of as-built drawings Data associated with facilities space, systems, and components iDrawings platform that provides tools to support various FM functions The iDrawings application software is hosted on servers running the VLogic FM software. Lebanon VA Medical Center users access the software through the Internet. The contractor shall manage the entire information technology infrastructure and licenses the use of the platform to the VA. The contractor shall also update the drawings and the related data on an on-going basis. The contractor shall provide licenses to access iDrawings during the Term identified below. Only a specific number of authorized users will be able to concurrently access the applicable iDrawings modules. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR RESPONSE: 1) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large) and DUNS Number. 2) Provide a Statement of Capability that demonstrates the offeror's past performance in providing this type of service. Please include the following: (a) staff expertise including their availability, experience, and formal and other training; (b) current in-house capability and capacity to perform the work; (c) prior completed projects of similar nature; (d) corporate experience and management capability; and (e) examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. 3) Submit Capability Statements by April 10, 2020 to: Bruce.Jackson5@va.gov. Responses should be received no later than 12:00 PM EDT. NO CAPABILITY STATEMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED AFTER APRIL 10, 2020. AT THIS TIME NO SOLICITATION EXISTS. (DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION). 4) Disclaimer and Important Notes: This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization's qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. (5) No Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s.) DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.