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GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 3140 Governor’s Place Blvd. Suite 210 Kettering OH 45409-1337

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist DeJanee R. Evans dejanee.evans@va.gov 937-268-6511 x1524

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

36C25024Q0918 Intent to Sole Source Philips Transducer The Department of Veterans Affairs, The Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center, 420 North James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219 intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with OEM, Philips North America LLC at 22100 Bothell Everett HWY Bothell, Washington and their two Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) authorized distributors: Four Points Technology, LLC. at 14900 Conference Dr. Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151 and Alliant Enterprises, LLC at 2140 Oak Industrial Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.

The Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center’s GYN hours have increased from part time to full time, increasing the number of pelvic ultrasound exams. Those exams require the Transducer in question and must be processed by Sterile Processing Services (SPS) after every use. SPS has a 48-hour turnaround time. Two (2) additional Philips FUS9170 3D9-3v Transducers are needed to accommodate the increase in patient care. The Philips FUS9170 3D9-3v Transducer is specific to the ultrasound units that we currently use.

ITEM INFORMATION

Item #:FUS9170, description: 3D9-3v Transducer

Funding/Req. Number: 1

757-24-3-838-0224

Item #: NNAV636, Description: EPIQ Elite Upgrade Education Entitlements

Funding/Req. Number: 1

757-24-3-838-0224

GRAND TOTAL

The Government believes that only these businesses can satisfy the agency requirements and intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” Other persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 5:00PM EST. Such capabilities information will be used solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation is available at this time. All inquiries must be submitted by email to DeJanee R. Evans at dejanee.evans@va.gov. Enter “RFQ 36C25024Q0918: Philips Transducers” in the email subject line.

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: 36C250-24-AP-4375

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, located at 3140 Governor’s Place Boulevard Suite 210, Kettering OH 45409-1337, in support of VISN 10 VA Health Care System at 420 North James Road, Columbus, OH 43219-1834, using Transaction #: 757-24-3-838-0224.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The GYN hours in the Women’s Health Clinic at the Chalmers P. Wylie Ambulatory Care Center have increased from part time to full time, increasing the number of pelvic ultrasound exams. Those exams require the Transducer in question and must be processed by Sterile Processing Services (SPS) after every use. SPS has a 48-hour turnaround time. Two (2) additional Philips FUS9170 3D9-3v Transducers are needed to accommodate the increase in patient care. The Philips FUS9170 3D9-3v Transducer is specific to the ultrasound units that we currently use.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Philips FUS9170 3D9-3v is specific for the Philips EPIQ Elite ultrasound system Radiology Service utilizes. Other vendor products would not be compatible. These Transducers are proprietary.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Per End User: The Philips FUS9170 3D9-3v are specific to the ultrasound units that we currently use, which justifies the limited source.

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.

Gina P. Crank Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office 10

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