Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - Sterilization Carts.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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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: 36C242-24-AP-3247

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 02, Albany VA Medical Center.

2237: 528-24-2-8403-0020

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

Albany VA Medical Center has a requirement for new PHS West Sterilization carts for Clean-A-Scope System for endoscope reprocessing and must accommodate Aesulap Trays w/fiberglass handle recesses.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: In 2016 the Albany VA Sterile Processing Department had sterilization carts specifically designed by PHS West. The design incorporated the following features/specifications:

based on the larger Clean-A-Scope transport tray from Steris with one cart being capable of holding 7 of these trays or 14 Aesculap SE containters and one designed to hold 5 transfer trays or 10 Aesculap SE containers; the glide rails must be coated with a durable rubber or plastic coating to avoid metal on metal contact with the container; weep holes at the bottom floor surround to aid in draining water out sufficiently; materials capable of withstanding repeated cart washings with ultra high temps for 5+ minutes that includes seamless top gasket, stainlees steel reivet/hardware, high grade anodized aluminum; All stainless steel componetents including castors, 3 point latch, wheels;

5x7 sign holder (shipped loose); Bi-folding locking door on long side; handle to not protrude futher than the lower bumper gaurds; 1” tublar frame; perimeter bumper.

The Sterilization Department has accumulated extra accessories and a store of spare parts over the years so that personnel can conduct preventative maintenance and repairs without down time. This represents a significant investment in time and money. Due to these factors, switching to an alternate cart manufacturer is not economically feasible at this time.

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

Sources Sought Notice was posted on Contract Opportunities. PHS West is capable of manufacturing these same carts as in 2016. There are also two (2) SDVOSB vendors with PHS West authorization of sales.

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: Sam DeMuzio Date Title: Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466