36C24419B0044-002.pdf

VHAPM Part 806.3 OtherThan Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 2:. RequestforSole Source Justification Format >SAT

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A)

For Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-19-AP-2161

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VlSN 04, VA Medical Center Wilmington, DE, 460-19-2-5332-0015, Install Ce Ii ng Mounted Patient Lifts

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: The acquisition will be anew fi rm-fixed price contract for installation only of Guldmann manufactured ceiling mounted patient lifts. VAMC Wilmington, DE procured ceiling lifts under contract 36C244-19-P-0403 which require installation.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs: This acquisition is for installation only. Ceiling mounted patient lift equipment manufactured by Guldmann, Inc. have been procured for VAMC Wilmington, DE. Installation of the lifts must be com pleted by a Manufacturer certified installer. - Details regardingthe Manufacturer's installer requirements and certifications are available here:

https://www.guldma n n.com/us/services/se rvice-and-instal Iation/

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

(x) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No OtherSupplies orServices Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1;

(2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

(3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

(4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4

(5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

(6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

(7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): Ceiling mounted patient lift systems are designed and engineered by manufacturers to safely relocate patients. The equipment is attached to the building structure and must be assembled in specificfashion in orderto prevent failure. The equipment manufacturer (Guldmann) requires its equipment be installed by certified installers in orderto meetthe required safetystandards.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: As part of the acquisition, installation of the ceiling lifts shall be limited to installers certified by Guldmann as qualified forthe task. The solicitation will be posted on the FedBizOpps website as a small business set-aside and all interested Guldmann certified installers may submit a proposal.

OFOC SOP Revision 08 Pagel of3 Original Date: 03/22/11 Revision 08 Date: 04/18/2018

VHAPM Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 2: Request forSole Source Justification Format >SAT

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Market research identified five small businesses interested in this acquisition, providing competition. Competitive pricing is anticipated from the five small businesses. Therefore, the CO anticipates the cost will be considered fairand reasonable.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Market research was conducted to identify certified Guldmann installers. Guldmann provided a list of eight vendors that are certified to install Guldmann equipment. As most of the vendors were not registered in SAM, an emailwas sentto each vendorto ascertain interest and determine business size. Six responses were received. Five interested vendors are small businesses and one vendorwas not interested in the acquisition based on geographical location.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: Guldmann patient lifts were procured to meet the needs of the hospital staff and patients. Due to the complex nature the lifts, Guldmann allows only certified installersto install the equipment. As such, the VA must abide by Guldmann installation standards and use a certified installer. The VA does not have any authorityto certify installers. All interested installers identify as small businesses.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: The following certified Guldmann installers expressed interest inthis acquisition: Innovative Help, Guldmann, Kirk Lee, LCSI and Instate.

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions forthe supplies orservices required: No actions to identifySDVOSB or VOSB are planned. Guldmann allows only certified installers to install the equipment. As such, the VA must abide by Guldmann installation standards and use a certified installer.The VA does not have any authorityto certify installers. There currently is competition as five small businesses are expected to bid on this acquisition.