36C24218Q9437-004.doc

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C242-18-AP-1547

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10468. Organizational Activity: VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System Montrose Campus, 2094 Albany Post Road, Montrose, NY 10548 seeks to purchase Brand Name Only Sports Art Treadmill bikes thru 2237#620-18-3-3086-0091 for a competitive acquisition.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The proposed action is to purchase Sports Art Treadmill bikes with accessories. These treadmill bikes will be used for physical therapy for the veterans as well as be used by staff of the facility for relaxation and exercise on the go. The bikes will be installed in the Geriatric work-out center featured at the medical center for all staff and veterans to use at their leisure. Currently, there are treadmill bikes in place and these will be an added addition to the ones already in place. The seamless design will make it easy for the older patients to use while easing pressure on their knees. This is what will satisfy the agency’s needs.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: IAW FAR 11.105: Items peculiar to one manufacturer These unique bikes are designed with SENZA ™ touchscreen interface around a commitment to “fitness first” mindset. Users can find the right work-out faster and easier thanks to the intuitive, streamlined UI lifestyle-targeted programs. It allows you to choose your place of exploration and have plenty of journeys for you to run thru at any given time. From the Golden gate bridge to Arizona’s apache trail, you are equipped with speed up and down optimization to match your pace. The bikes offer multiple platforms of entertainment and user engagement. You are in control of your work-out. It also includes built in WIFI and integrated ethernet allowing you to stream content and Bluetooth 4.0 to transfer music and data. The Senza system is built on an android operating system with an industrial grade TFT dual-layer capacitive screen designed to withstand the daily abuse of a club environment.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market research was conducted, which included consulting with an account manager at Sports Art America, Inc. The market research shows that there is four (4) Service-Disabled Veteran owned small business distributors for these treadmill bikes. The manufacturer provided written confirmation to VA stating that there are authorized resellers for the product that would allow VA to be able to award at a fair and reasonable price. In light of market research, the solicitation is set-aside for SDVOSB concern.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Aleta Jennette Date

Title: Contracting Officer VHAPM Part 813.106

Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018