36C24419Q0375-001.pdf

Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, Pittsburgh VA Medical Center

Request for purchase of 8 Howard HI-Care Workstations on Wheels

2. Description of Action: Requirement for Replacement of Existing Workstation on Wheels

Order against: Contract Number: SEWP CONTRACT NNG15SD34B

Name of Proposed Contractor: Minburn Technology Group Street Address: 10113 Minburn Street City, State, Zip: Great Falls, VA 22066 Phone: 208-870-8730

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ $72,262.84

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System requires the purchase of eight (8) Howard Hi-Care E Base Carts, customized to fit our needs with a consent signature pad, pullout keyboard and scanner.

These carts have been approved and are the standard for use throughout the VAPHS.

Howard Medical HI-Care E Base Cart

• LCD monitor mount with vertical adjustment, tilt, swivel, rotatable features

• Motorized work surface height adjustment (32.5” sitting to 47.5” standing)

• Work surface area (17”W x 14.3”D) with translucent protective cover

• Four 5” premium casters with 2 locking casters on front

• Adjustable push handles with soft-touch grip at the front of cart

• Steering technology

• Slide out keyboard (18.2” W x 7.5” D x 1.6” H) LED keyboard light iRocks KR-6820E w/ keyboard cover

• Mouse Surface

• 8ft coiled Hospital grade power cord

• Cart size 21.4”W x 23.3”D, Base foot print 19” W x 20” D

• 3 yr warranty:

• 3 Years on Mechanical Components

• 3 Years on Electrical Components

• 3 Years on Lithium Battery Defect

• 3 Years on Lithium Battery Performance

• High output efficiency (85%) power system; fast charging lightweight battery (14lb)

• Motorized LCD Arm

• Rotatable Adjustable Front Handles

• Electronic Locking Work Surface

• Worksurface Lamp

• Dual RP-SMA Antenna Mount

• Barcode scanner with mount kit, Enhanced Honeywell-based 1902HHD Cordless

BCMA

• Mini Waste Bin mounted to rear of the cart

• Power Manager

• Power Display

• Med manager and display

• In-Factory Integration

• Computer: Rugged Mini I Q401334 i5 processor, 8GB Ram, 500 GB HDD, Intel Wifi, Rubber duck antenna, Windows 7 64 bit

• Planar PLL2210MW 22 LED LCD Monitor - 16:9

• Cherry Smart Card Reader ST-1144 Smart Terminal

Interlink Electronics epad signature pad

4. Authority:

ORDER AGAINST FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/8 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/8

X Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rational/explanation to support cited authority:

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is seeking replacement of existing Howeard Medical HI-Care E Standard base carts for the Same Day Surgery Service. Replacement is required with the same, as the units are standard throughout the VAPHS. The current units have proven to be unreliable and are not working most of the time. They are in a state of disrepair. With the existing units not working, nursing staff is forced to leave a patient’s side to chart, presenting a huge patient safety issue. The Howard Medical HI-Care E Standard Base carts are required to maintain consistency across the VAPHS and to allow nursing staff to continue to use the same carts across the facility. These carts have proven to reduce failures in the emergency contingency operations by requiring accurate tracking and charting of healthcare documentation. They have provided the VAPHS with the ability to ensure traceability so that, should an unanticipated incident occur, proof can be provided that the healthcare facility acted according to safe, legal and ethical practices, protecting the hospital from potential liability in the case of litigation.

6. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

Donna L. Toliver, Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/8 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/8 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/6