MH Ward Modernization and Electrical System Corrections at Brockton VA Medical Center

for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9 VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 1 of 6 Revision: 05 Effective Date: 12/15/2025 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval (J&A) For Other Than Full and Open Competition Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C241-26-AP-2096 Contracting Activity: Department of Veteran Affairs, VISN 01, VA Medical Center, Brockton, MA NCO 1 Contracting and Engineering Service Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: Request for the Award of a New Firm Fixed Price Contract to TAMCO, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Vendor Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency s Needs: The Contractor shall furnish comprehensive supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and plans necessary for the installation of new doors, frames, and interlock devices at the Sallyports located in Wards 2-4-B, 2-3-B, 2-3-C, and 2-2-B. Estimated

Period of Performance: 270 days. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by RFO 6.103-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR 819.7009 (DEVIATION)- up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below: ( x ) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business; or 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified veteran-owned small business Demonstration that the Contractor s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The use of VAAR 819.7008 does not require a determination that TAMCO is the only SDVOSB capable of performing this work. Rather, this statutory authority allows the VA to award a sole source contract to a verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business when the

contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that the vendor is responsible and can perform at a fair and reasonable price. Information regarding TAMCO s relevant experience with similar projects and systems is provided for context and to demonstrate responsibility, but it is not the basis for the statutory authority cited. TAMCO is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) established in 2024. The principal individuals leading the company previously worked with Carrigg Commercial Building Company and were crucial team members on Project 523A5-07-123 (Patient Safety Phase II) completed on-campus. One of TAMCO's owners served as the Regional Director and the other as the Project Manager and Site Superintendent for this project. During the Patient Safety Phase II project, the RACHIE System was installed on the Sallyport leading to the renovated ward. The RACHIE System, developed by Securitech, is an advanced entry and exit control system designed to ensure high-security operational and life-safety standards. It features a mantrap or sally-port setup, which includes a small vestibule with two interlocking doors that ensure only one door is open at any given time. This mechanism prevents unauthorized access and is critical for controlling entry into sensitive areas. Given the complexity and operational

requirements of the RACHIE System, it is paramount that the system's sequences of operation are executed correctly to ensure proper functionality. The

key personnel at TAMCO are intimately familiar with the intricacies of the system, having previously handled its installation and addressed associated challenges. Their comprehensive knowledge includes the system, the manufacturer s specifications, and the unique considerations of implementing such a system within a mental health facility. Additionally, the

key personnel are very familiar with the VA Brockton mental health facility, its specific