P03 SSJ_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. The procurement is for Olympus Brand Scopes and Ultrasound Systems (specific models: CF-HQJ190 / PCF-HJ90TL / GIF-UE180 / GIF-X190N / GIF-UE160-AL5 Scopes and Arietta 850 AT Ultrasound systems) to be used in the Endoscopy/Bronchoscopy suites of the Digestive Diseases Department.
The sole source justification identifies Alliant Enterprises, LLC as the exclusive authorized reseller for Olympus medical equipment, with a reseller agreement dated 12/27/2024. The contract is being awarded under VAAR 819.7008 authority for a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), with market research confirming Alliant Enterprises as the only available source. The procurement will enable video imaging during medical procedures and is anticipated to be a new Sole Source Firm-Fixed type contract. The document indicates the estimated cost is redacted, and the effective date for this justification is 11/15/2024.
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Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9
7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The proposed price was determined to be fair and reasonable based on a comparison to historical open market, FSS, and ECAT pricing of each line item. Specifically, Alliant provided pricing information in the total amount of , which is the exact pricing by OAI under FSS Contract 36F79721D0168 and Alliant's ECAT Contract SPE2Dl-20-D-7008 and SPE2DE-24- D-A013, which, was previously determined fair and reasonable.
8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Though not required under the authority of V AAR
819. 7008, market research revealed only one ( 1) source available, Alliant Enterprises, LLC (SDVOSB). The Original Equipment Manufacturer, OAI (Large Business) has an exclusive authorized reseller agreement with Alliant Enterprises, LLC dated 12/27/2024, which states "With respect to SDVOSB sources, the exclusive authorized reseller is Alliant Healthcare ("Alliant Enterprises, LLC").
The NMR requirement is waived for NAICS 334510 (Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing) IA W the NMR Class Waiver Database, dated June 2022.
9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: As noted above, though not required under the authority ofV AAR 819.7008 since the proposed contract is under $5 million, Alliant Enterprises, LLC is a certified SDVOSB which has been determined to be responsible, and the CO has determined award can be made at a fair and reasonable price, Market Research revealed Alliant Enterprises, LLC was the only source available.
10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: NIA
11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:
For all subsequent requirements of Scopes & Ultrasounds market research will include reaching out to Olympus to confirm if there have been any updates to their compatibility requirements to include non-Olympus brands that are compatible with JAHVH's current inventory of Olympus brand Gastroenterology equipment. As of now, only Olympus brand Scopes and Ultrasounds are compatible with the current inventory of Olympus brand equipment.
VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB
Revision: 04
Effective Date: 11/15/2024
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