36C248-21-AP-5465 - Justification for Single Source Award.pdf

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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: 36C248-21-AP-5465

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 08, North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SG VHS)

2237#: 573-22-1-624-0007

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

Biomedical Engineering is requesting a service contract for the BD/CareFusion Pyxis equipment located throughout the NF/SG VHS that are itemized and verified in the attached spreadsheet, with a beginning date for the period of performance of October 1, 2021. This maintenance service must be performed by BD/Carefusion Factory trained Field Service Engineers to ensure safe and reliable medical equipment at all times with minimal impact to patient care services.

Estimated Contract Value: $35,965.00

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The NF/SG VHS has standardized the usage and implementation of BD/CareFusion Pxyis pharmaceutical dispensing equipment across its facilities. This equipment requires preventative maintenance, periodic software/hardware upgrades and emergency repairs. These services must be performed by factory-trained and certified BD/CareFusion Field Service Engineers to maintain the manufacturer’s specifications. Only CareFusion can provide these services to NF/SG VHS ensure maximum uptime and minimal impact to patient care, as they have proprietary rights to the software, hardware, repair parts, operating system access, and passwords.

BD/Carefusion Solutions, LLC provided a notice regarding their proprietary rights for the Pyxis equipment. No other sources are available that can provide this service.

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

Market research revealed that these services could only be provided by BD/CareFusion Solutions, LLC, due to the proprietary nature of the equipment.

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.

____________________________ 08/19/21 Daniel Dove Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466