ATT D - JnA Boiler Controls.FE

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C252-27-AP-0234
Contracting Activity: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC). The proposed procurement, Invitation for Bid (IFB) 36C25227B0001, is for the Replace Boilers 4 & 5 construction project at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (Station 695, VISN 12) in Milwaukee, WI..
1. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
This procurement is for the Replace Boilers 4 & 5 construction project at the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to complete the project that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There is one (1) brand name integrator/service provider and one (1) brand name item listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate items. The value of the items is listed below. Item b. does not require a justification and is listed here for information purposes only. The VAAR Construction magnitude for the entire project is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.
a. Boiler Controls Labor & Materials – hardware; software; integration; programming; testing
i.
Whesco Group
ii.
Value: $99,200
iii.
Description: Whesco is VA’s sole source boiler controls provider and integrator. This ensures proper installation, programming, and licensing of new control systems. The existing control protocol at Bldg 112 Boilers #1 through #3 and the new system for the new boiler must match.
b. Automatic Boiler/Burner Controls (Information purposes ONLY) i.
Fireye Nexus NX6100 ver 1.406
ii.
Value: $5,500
iii.
Description: The Nexus Fireye system is currently in place at the three existing boilers. To ensure proper control of the new boiler with regard to flame optimization, an equal burner control system needs to be procured and installed.

Revision: 02
Effective Date: 12/30/2025
Acquisition ID# 36C252-27-AP-0234

2. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
The above items have been standardized at the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC Boiler Plant. Installing different manufacturers’ systems will create significant functionality issues regarding boiler controls. The specific impact for not using the brand name item a. is listed below:
a. Boiler Controls – hardware; software; integration; programming; testing