Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A)

For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C249-26-AP-1771

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, Lexington VA Medical Center 1101

Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502-2235 I 2237#: 596-26-3-035-0017

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: This is a request for other than

Full and Open Competition for a sole source procurement to obtain Respiratory/Pulmonary service is requested to replace our current Phillips sleep system with WatchPATONE Direct. After thorough review of possible replacements on the market, WatchPAT is the only option that will provide our

Veterans with the care they need, while being the most efficient home testing device on the market.

We have done research with other high-level facilities using WatchPAT, all with positive reviews. By doing this contract, it will ensure our Veterans are getting the best possible care through the VAMC.

This device has been studied and is proven to provide 98% accurate results. Studies have also shown that it is very close in accuracy as the gold standard in-lab polysomnography.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs: Contractor will furnish Zoll ltamar WatchPAT One Direct Program for Home Sleep Study supplies and services to Lexington VA

Medical Center located at 1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502-2235. Period of performance is

May 15\ 2026, through April 30th , 2031, for an IDIQ 5-year contract. This is not a bundled requirement and there are no organizational conflicts of interest.

Ordering Period 1: 5-1-2026 to 4-30-2027 = $175,200.00

Ordering Period 2: 5-1-2027 to 4-30-2028 = $180,600.00

Ordering Period 3: 5-1-2028 to 4-30-2029 = $186,200.00

Ordering Period 4: 5-1-2029 to 4-30-2030 = $192,000.00

Ordering Period 5: 5-1-2030 to 9-30-2030 = $99,000.00

Grand Total: $833,000.00

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S.

Code§ 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). cos may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR

819.7009 (DEVIATION) up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below:

( X ) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

or

( ) 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified veteran-owned small business

5. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition

Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): Watch PAT One Direct

Program Sleeping Supplies are manufactured by Zoll ltamar and states that Veterans' Healthcare

Supply Solutions, Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is the only vendor that is authorized by Zoll ltamar to distribute supplies and provide services for their products and

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB

Revision: 03

Effective Date: 06/15/2024

MEGAN

HARDY

Digitally signed by MEGAN

HARDY

Date: 2026.04.14 13:31:43 -04'00'

4/14/26

LORI ELLIS

Digitally signed by LORI

ELLIS

Date: 2026.04.14 13:23:11 -05'00'

4/14/26