SSJ- Emergency Oxygen Trailer Redacted

VHAPG Part 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 6.302-2
For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K) Acquisition Plan Action ID:
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07, 534 Ralph H. Johnson VAMC, 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401
2237:
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This requirement is to be considered an emergency because normal contracting lead times are not feasible. A current project is now requiring the main facility oxygen supply to be turned off. The temporary oxygen trailer will be needed to supply the facility with oxygen while the existing project is being completed. Anticipated time for the mobile oxygen trailer is four (4) months. If this emergency requirement is not approved, it will impact the existing project being completed, or the facility will be without oxygen during the three-to-four-month downtime putting the hospital on full diversion.
The estimated value for this procurement will be $172,071. 3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Due to the highly complex nature of the requirements, we strongly encourage the deployment of a firm with a proven track record of performance, and subject matter expertise to install a temporary oxygen trailer. This is due to the emergent need to replace existing main facility oxygen supply is off.
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

This requirement is an urgent matter; although other companies would be able to fulfill the requirements, the chosen company is available to provide at short notice. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 6.302-2. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.