36C24918Q9657-001.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: VA249-18-AP-3392

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9, 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 400, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Station: 614 Memphis VA Medical Center, PR #: (614-18-3-560-0221)

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

The proposed contract is for the procurement of the following items:

(1) 5 EA 244-001: MIDMARK 244 BARIATRIC POWER TREATMENT TABLE

(2) 5 EA 002-0861: MIDMARK UPHOLSTERY T0P - 244-UNDECIDED COLOR

(3) 5 EA 9A314001: MIDMARK ADJUSTABLE ARM SYSTEM - RITTER 244-001 SPECIFICATIONS:

POWER HWIGHT, POWER BACKREST, POWER TRENDELENBURG AND REVERSE TRENDELENBURG

TILT 18" LOW HEIGHT, 34" HIGH HEIGHT 850 LB LIFTING CAPACITY

(4) 29 EA 626-001: MIDMARK BARRIER -FREE TABLE W/RECESSED ROLLERS, DRAWER HEATER, PELVIC TILT & ELECTRICAL RECEPTABLE -BASE

(5) 29 EA 002-2000: MIDMARK UPHOLSTERY TOP - 626 28" PREMIUM -UNDECIDED COLOR

(6) 29EA 9A600001: MIDMARK PATIENT SUPPORT RAILS, FIELD INSTALLED

These items are needed for the Memphis VAMC ambulatory care clinics patient examination rooms.

The performance period for this acquisition requires delivery of the exam tables no later than 30 days from date of contract award.

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

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Midmark is the manufacturer of the exam tables. It is essential to the Government to use this peculiar manufacturer. The Memphis VAMC ambulatory care clinics are currently using this peculiar manufacturer exam tables. In support of consistency within the clinics, it is beneficial that the clinical staff continue to use the same product. Thereby precluding consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

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

Market research revealed that Midmark has SDVOSB authorized distributors. Previous solicitations issued for these items revealed SDVOSB can provide pricing.

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.

LaShanda Harrington, Contracting Officer Date

8/28/2018 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466