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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: 36C24523AP2975 (1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veter... DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval (J&A) For Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT) Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C24523AP2975 (1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 05 in support of VISN 05VA Health Care System at Huntington VAMC, 1540 Spring Valley Dr, Huntington, WV 25704. The purchase request number is 581-23-3-950-0176. (2) Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501). This will be a Supply contract issued for Firm Fixed Price Task Order against FSS contract 36F79719D0097. Proposed Contract: 36F79719D0097 Contractor: L1 Enterprises, Incorporated Address: 618 West Patrick Street Frederick, MD 21701 (3) Description of Supplies: The estimated value of the proposed action is $XXX This a purchase and install of automated ScrubEx dispenser machines to include receiver, touch screens, server update, computer software, server update, for a turnkey fully operational system. The period of performance is 8/20/2023-2/29/2024. Item Number Qty Description/Model/INNOVATIVE PRODUCT ACHIEVEMENTS Price Part number 0001 2 scrubExr 2.0 MV Dispenser/Receiver Unit w/ Touchscreen SE-23003 0002 2 scrubExr 2.0 LV Dispenser w/ Touchscreen SE-20003 0003 1 scrubExr 2.0 LV Remote Receiver w/ Touchscreen SE-20093 0004 1 Web-Based Management Software (scrubExr/alExr) SE-1150-SC 0005 1 Pre-Installation, Installation, Start-Up, and Training (BASE First System) SE-2801 0006 9 Pre-Installation, Installation, Start-Up, and Training (Each Additional Unit) SE-2802 0007 1 Customer Server Update SE-2808 0008 4 alExr ALC Dispenser SE-7003 0009 1 alExr SD Dispenser w/Touchscreen SE-21255-64 Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR 819.7009 (DEVIATION) up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below: ( X ) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business; or ( ) 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified veteran-owned small business L1 Enterprises is a verified SDVOSB on Veteran Small Business Certification (VETCERT). LS1 Enterprises is authorized distributor and provided proof. Distributor is capable and responsible supply the required equipment and can meet the governments delivery date. (5) This Order Represents the Best Value determination consistent with FAR 8.404(d) to aid General Services Administration pricing is already considered to be fair and reasonable. Federal Procurement Data System award results indicate SDVOSB pricing is equal other General Services Administration awarded prices for similar/exact item. (6) Market Research Conducted. The following Market Research techniques are identified in FAR 10.002(b)(2) and is ongoing as of 6/28/23: Reviewed Small Business Veterans Certification (VETCERT)- 609 SDVOSB found; Reviewed NAIC and PSC # s 339112/6515; Reviewed Manufacturer size: LG; Reviewed IGCE- disregarded IGCE because the IGCE is only based on one quote from vendor, the customer submitted with their package; Reviewed Mandatory Sources- 0 Found VA Inventories including the VA supply stock program and VA excess, Excess from other agencies, Federal Prison Industries, Inc., and Supplies which are on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled; Reviewed Nonmanufacturer waiver- requirement >MPT, SB Business Manufacturer, Class waiver NA; and Set aside NA; Reviewed 36C26223Q1095 requests for information 2+ SDVOSB/SB/VOSB did not respond interested and capable; 1 SDVOSB vendor responded interested and capable; Rule of 2 does not apply; Reviewed Small Business SBVOSB previous award prices- CO can determine SBVOSB quotes can be made at a fair and reasonable price; Reviewed Market Price history ($33K); Reviewed Mandatory Sources National Acquisition Contract (NAC) and Strategic Acquisition Contract (SAC) contract 0 contracts found; Reviewed Manufacturer product brochures Scrubex and ABG Systems; Reviewed 1 Articles-Automated Dispensing Machines Market Trends, Growth; Reviewed Government-wide databases of contracts 0 36C245 single or multi award contracts found; Reviewed Google search- found Market Price $33K; Reviewed System of Award Management (SAM) Search- (1) similar requirement 36C26223Q1095 found; Reviewed Non Mandatory General Services Admin (GSA)/FSS/VA Contract holders 7 LG 17 SB 10 SDVOSB, contract number(s) 36F79719D0097 under (65IIA) (A-92) SIN number; L1 Enterprises Inc. did offer line items and catalog price was $49K; Reviewed Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) Award/price history 36C26223F0478 ($123K) and/or 36C25723F0096 ($400K); Reviewed Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS)- 0 Found; Reviewed (1) SAM postings- 36C26223Q1095; JA required for (Sole source)is signed; Based on the above market research I RECOMMEND SBVOSB sole source FAR 8. JA to be posted after award. (7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification: None (8) A Statement of the Actions: For future procurements a review of the marketplace to identify changes, new sources, or additional sources. (9) Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: L1 Enterprises Inc, a verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business responded interested and is capable. L1 Enterprises Inc is a verified SDVOSB on Veteran Small Business Certification (VETCERT). L1 Enterprises Inc is authorized distributor and provided proof. This Justification will be posted contract award 10) 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. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4. (This signature is the requestor s supervisor, fund control point official, chief of service or someone with responsibility and accountability.)