36C24725P0157_1.docx

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Exploration EP Units Service Contract

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VISN 7 Network Contracting Office LaVista Business Park - Bldg A 2008 Weems Road Tucker GA 30084

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Contract Specialist Stanley Turner stanley.turner@va.gov 205-984-0594

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DEPARTMENTOFVETERANSAFFAIRS

JustificationandApproval(J&A)For Other ThanFull and Open Competition(>SAT)

AcquisitionPlanActionID:508-25-1-2533-0003 ExplorationEPUnitsServiceContract

1. ContractingActivity:DepartmentofVeteransAffairs,VISN07,508AtlantaVA Healthcare System (AVAHCS). 2237#508-25-1-2533-0003.

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:This justification document is forthesolesourceprocurementofaserviceandmaintenancecontractfortheExplorationEP Equipment and System at the Atlanta VA HealthCare System.

3. DescriptionofSupplies/ServicesRequiredtoMeettheAgency’sNeeds:TheExploration EP Equipment and System are used by the Cardiology Department to diagnose patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias through cardiac mapping that are otherwise difficult to identify using conventional mapping systems alone, assisting in preventing heart disease and cardiac arrest. Service and maintenance support is neededto maintainthe correct functionalityof the systems and optimum performance. Procurement of these support services will ensure Cardiology can provide high quality patient care at the Atlanta VA HCS. Estimated value is $236,200.00forthebaseyearwith2optionyearsatacostof$101,200each,foratotalcost of $438,600.00 for a firm-fixed price base plus two one-year option period contract.

4. StatutoryAuthority PermittingOther than Fulland OpenCompetition:

( X )(1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy AgencyRequirementsper41USC§3304(a)(1)asimplementedbyFAR6.302-1;

()(2)UnusualandCompellingUrgencyper41USC§3304(a)(2)asimplementedbyFAR6.302-2;

()(3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability orExpertServicesper41USC§3304(a)(3)asimplementedbyFAR6.302-3;

()(4) InternationalAgreementper41 USC§3304(a)(4) asimplementedbyFAR 6.302-4 ()(5)AuthorizedorRequiredbyStatuteper41USC§3304(a)(5)asimplementedbyFAR6.302-5;

()(6)NationalSecurityper41USC§3304(a)(6)asimplementedbyFAR6.302-6; ()(7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of theAcquisitionRequirestheUseoftheAuthorityCitedAbove(applicabilityofauthority):

Atlanta VA HCS providers have come to rely on the existing Abbott Laboratories, Inc. Equipment due to their ability to diagnose and treat patients with complex cardiac arrhythmias.TheAbbottLaboratoriessystemisapremiumsystemrequiringOEMexpertise for service needs which are only available through the manufacturer. Due to the critical and life-sustaining nature of the cases treated at the Atlanta VA HCS and the high use and reliance on this existing system, it would not be in the government's best interest to switch Attachment 1:

Request for Sole Source Justification Format

>SAT

VHAPG

Part 806.3

OFOC

Revision: 03 Effective Date:

04/15/24 Acquisition

ID#:

508-25-1-2533-0003 Page of systems. The best business decision at this time is to acquire the required maintenance agreementneededtoensurethecurrentsystemsareinafullyoperationalstatus.Therequired maintenance and support are proprietary to, and the intellectual property of Abbott Laboratories, Inc.

6. DescriptionofEffortsMadetoensurethatoffersaresolicitedfromasmanypotentialsources as deemed practicable:

IntenttoSoleSourcewasissuedonSAM.GOVwithfollowinglanguage:Contractorsmay submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continue with the sole source procurement or to provide for competition. Zero companies responded to Intent to Sole source.

7. DeterminationbytheCOthattheAnticipatedCosttotheGovernmentwillbeFairandReasonable:

Pricingisfairand reasonablewhencomparedtotheGOVIGCE.

8. DescriptionoftheMarketResearchConductedandtheResults,oraStatementoftheReasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:

Limited market researchwas conducted. However, an Intent toSole Sourcewas issuedon SAM.GOV with following language, “Contractors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the contracting officer whether to continuewiththesolesourceprocurementortoprovideforcompetition.”Zerocompanies responded to Intent to Sole source.

9. AnyOther Facts SupportingtheUse ofOther than Fulland OpenCompetition:

N/A

10. Listingof Sources thatExpressed, in Writing,anInterestin theAcquisition:

AbbottLaboratories,Inc.

11. AStatementoftheActions,ifany,theAgencyMayTaketoRemoveorOvercomeanyBarriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies orservices required:

IntenttoSoleSourcewasissuedonSAM.GOVandtherearenoknownothercompaniesthat are authorized to provide the services on behalf of Abbott Laboratories.

12. Requirements Certification:I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a BonaFideNeedoftheDepartmentofVeteransAffairsandthatthesupportingdataundermy cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

11/1/2024 EmilyShi Date TCFBiomedicalEngineer--COR Atlanta VA Healthcare System

13. Approvalsin accordance withtheVHAPM Part806.3 OFOCSOP:

a. ContractingOfficerCertification(required):Icertifythattheforegoingjustification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

DAVIDPARENTE

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11/01/2024

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b. OneLevelAbovethe Contracting Officer(Required over SATbut notexceeding $750K):Icertifythejustificationmeetsrequirementsforotherthanfullandopencompetition.

MICHAELTEMPERO

DigitallysignedbyMICHAELTEMPERO Date:2024.11.0110:06:26 -04'00'

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