Brand Name Justification- Tridium Niagara Redacted

Project No. 548-22-700
EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) for
Other Than Full and Open Competition
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C776-23-AP-1127
Contract Number: 36C77623C0149

1. Contracting Activity:

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) The proposed procurement, is for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center (VAMC) in West Palm Beach, FL. 2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: This justification is to support the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the West Palm Beach VAMC, 36C77623C0149. This justification is for other than full and open competition for the procurement of certain construction materials. The use of a particular brand name for the items listed below accommodate standardization of these items throughout the facility.
a. Building Automation Systems: Tridium Niagara and Distech 3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: This procurement is for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project at the West Palm Beach VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to complete the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Construction project that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs. There are one (1) brand name items listed for which the VA is not able to accept equal or alternate item.
a. Building Automation System: Tridium Niagara interface, Distech Controllers. i.
Tridium Niagara interface, Distech Controllers.
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Description: Complete installation including hardware and software, programming, and licensing of Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and building automation system (BAS) capture and recording equipment matching existing to ensure and maintain proper operation of the interior climate system.
4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: ( ) 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; ( ) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per 41 USC §3304(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2;
( ) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per 41 USC §3304(a)(3) as implemented by FAR 6.302-3; ( ) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4 (X ) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR