36C24919Q0198-001.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C249-19-AP-1188, Transaction No. 614-19-2-560-0066

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, Memphis VA Medical Center (614), 614-19-2-560-0066.

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

This requirement is for three (3) Carefusion brand LTV 1200 ventilators, model# 18888-001. These will be used for early mobility, patient transports, transporting ventilator dependent SCI patients to showers and transitioning ventilator dependent patients to the home setting at the referenced VA facility. The estimated cost for this requirement is $49,726.06.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The LTV 1200 ventilator is already in use at the facility. The facility is requesting three additional units to meet the demands of patient care. For standardization and training purposes the facility is requesting the same brand product. This will ensure the staff are already properly trained and experienced with this ventilator. The requested product is intended to work seamlessly with products already in use by the patients serviced at the Memphis VA Medical Center. The purchase of a similar product would create an unnecessary cost prohibition to the Government

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

This requirement is available through several Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). In an effort to maximize competition and obtain fair and reasonable pricing, this justification will be posted along with the solicitation to FBO.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b)(1)(i). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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