Sole Source Justification

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a sole source justification for a construction project, specifically for the procurement of a brand-name piece of equipment, the C-Cure 9000, to be compatible with existing systems. The estimated value of the proposed action is $85,905.00. The justification is based on the proprietary nature of the existing hardware and associated new hardware/software involved with the upgrade. The contractor receiving the award would need to hire Johnson Control Technicians or have the equipment installed under the direction of this company. Key points to consider: • The project involves the upgrade of an existing PACS system, Pegasus, to the next generation program, CCure. • The existing hardware is proprietary and owned by Johnson Controls, Inc (JCI). • The contractor must hire JCI technicians to install, configure, and program system components. • The equipment must be installed under the direction of JCI. • The procurement is a firm-fixed price contract.