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VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Justification for Limiting Sources

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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For Limiting Sources

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-24-AP-0461

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO 6

100 Emancipation DR Hampton, VA 23667

637-24-1-996-0010 $68,454.05

2. Description of Action: Software for tracking tissue implants. Software built specifically for VAMC Asheville.

Order against: |X| NITAAC CIO-CS Contract #: HHSN316201500034W

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $68,454.05 TrackCore system delivers a cost-efficient, easy-to-use software product for managing the chain of custody for tissues and surgical implants, while adhering to compliance regulations and Federal Standards. TrackCore intuitive functionality provides for quick and accurate data retrieval, enhancing patient safety while minimizing administrative costs. The TrackCore Implant and Tissue Tracking System from LPIT Solutions is the only implant tracking tool available that provides the complete scope of work that is required by VHA. TrackCore is the only solution with the ability to be hosted on the VAEC Cloud. TrackCore is the tracking partner for Cerner which will be the VA’s standard EHR.

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

|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. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority:

TrackCore system delivers a cost-efficient, easy-to-use software product for managing the chain of custody for tissues and surgical implants, while adhering to compliance regulations and Federal Standards. TrackCore intuitive functionality provides for quick and accurate data retrieval, enhancing patient safety while minimizing administrative costs. The TrackCore Implant and Tissue Tracking System from LPIT Solutions is the only implant tracking tool available that provides the complete scope of work that is required by VHA.

TrackCore is the only solution with the ability to be hosted on the VAEC Cloud. TrackCore is the tracking partner for Cerner which will be the VA’s standard EHR.

Current VA customers for TrackCore:

Sole Source Contact: VISN 12 (all 7 facilities) Sole Source Contract: VISN 9 (all 7 facilities) Sole Source Contract: VISN 5 (all 3 facilities) Sole Source Contract: VISN 23 (8 facilities) Sole Source Contract: VISN 17 (8 facilities) VISN 10 (5 facilities – Multiple RFID Units) Pittsburgh VAMC Philadelphia VAMC Birmingham VAMC Dorn VAMC Indianapolis VAMC (18 RFID Units) Charleston VAMC (13 RFID Units) St. Louis VA (10 RFID Units) West Palm VAMC (VISN 8)

6. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

7. 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.

John Harmsen Contracting Officer Effective Date: 02/01/2022 Page 6 of 6