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JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITIONDEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58102
DATE: December 10, 2008
PROJECT TITLE: ScriptPro Site Prep, Fargo VAMC
SOLICITATION: VA263-09-RP-0010
CONTRACTOR: Dakota Latitudes LLC
1801 43rd Street North, Unit B
Fargo, ND 58102
GOVERNMENT ESTIMATE: $330,000.00
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, ND, requires site prep construction to prepare for the delivery of new Digital Radiology Equipment in FY10.
AUTHORITY FOR SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: FAR 6.302-5(b)(6) Authorized or required by statute.
JUSTIFICATION
38 U.S.C. 8127 provides authority to the Department of Veterans Affairs to engage in sole source acquisitions with Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB).
Per FAR 5.202(a)(4), a synopsis is not required. Dakota Latitudes LLC is listed online at vetbiz.gov; no additional market research was conducted.
Dakota Latitudes is an experienced healthcare facility construction contractor with the experience, equipment, and personnel to satisfactorily accomplish this project in a timely and cost effective manner. Dakota Latitudes has a long history of excellent performance at the Fargo VAMC, North Dakota. They consistently provide proposals that are competitive with the Government Estimate.
APPROVAL
This procurement action is necessary and I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Base upon the above justification I hereby conclude this contract action is authorized and appropriate pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(5) and FAR 6.302-5(b)(4).
//Signed//
BILL KOLLITZ
Contracting Officer
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//Signed//
LAIRD DRAVES
VISN 23 Network Contract Manager
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