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- 36C25025Q0189
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This is a Single Source Justification for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 10, Dayton VA Medical Center. The document justifies awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Medbridge, Inc., a small business, for ventilator systems including 8 Transport NKV330 units and 14 Comprehensive NKV330 units with trolleys and accessories, with delivery required within 120 days after receipt of order.
The justification establishes Nihon Kohden America as the uniquely qualified source based on specific ventilator characteristics including integrated dual HEPA filtration, integrated ETCO2 and SpO2 monitoring, high flow oxygen therapy software, 72-hour waveform storage capability, and lack of FDA recalls. Extensive market research was conducted across multiple government procurement systems and databases including VetCert, SBA Dynamic Small Business Search, GSA eLibrary, NAC, FPDS, and others, finding no suitable alternative sources or distributors. The contracting officer certified this justification on December 18, 2024.
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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 3 Acquisition ID#:
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 25 AP 1212
1. Contracting Activity: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 10, Dayton VA Medical Center (CLE VAMC) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10.
Transaction: 541 25 1 250 0047
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 intends to award a new, firm fixed price, purchase order to Medbridge, Inc., a small business, via Open Market. This request is for ventilator systems.
8 EA Transport NKV330, Trolley, Accessories 14 EA Comprehensive NKV330,Trolley,Accessories
ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE:
REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 120 Days ARO
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Nihon Kohden America, is uniquely qualified to provide ventilator systems based on the following unique characteristics:
integrated dual hepa filtration available integrated ETCO2 and SpO2 monitoring high flow oxygen therapy software standard full disclosure with 72 hours of continuous waveforms stored not be subject to an FDA recall
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted by the service and the contracting officer with the following results:
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 3 Acquisition ID#:
VetCert was queried, as required, using NAICS 339113, with 934 results [Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)]. Market research was unable to identify any SD/VOSBs that manufacture the product.
The OEM, Nihon Kohden America, s large business was contacted to receive a list of authorized distributors, with a concentration on SDVOSB and VOSB authorized distributors.
The OEM stated that they currently do not use distributors.
A search was conducted in Small Business Administration (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) (SBA SBA Search Results) under NAICS CODE 339113 and key words
“ventilator system” with no results
A search was conducted on the Interagency Contract Directory (Interagency Contract Directory Portal) with key words “ventilator system” with no results.
A search was conducted on GSA eLibrary [(Search Results (gsaadvantage.gov)] with key words “ventilator system” with no results.
A search was conducted on NAC [VA National Acquisition Center Contract Catalog Search Tool] with key words “ventilator system” with no results.
A search was conducted in Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) (FPDS NG ezSearch) with key words “ventilator system” with the following results: Siemens Elma Ventilator System, First Nation Group: with no model of their system; Jordan Reses Supply Company LLC: with no model of their system; Carefusion 203: with no model of their system; Vlasy’s Respiratory Care: with no model of their system; Holden Hospital Supply: with no model of their system.
A search was conducted of the Defense Logistics Agency Electronic Catalog (ECAT) at dla.mil with key words “ventilator system” with no results.
A search was conducted on MSPV DMMonline Home Page (dla.mil) with key words “ventilator system” with no results.
A search was conducted on SCMC VA Supply Chain Master Catalog (sharepoint.com) with key word “ventilator system” with the following results: Mid Cities Home Medical: initial set up service, rental; West Prime Systems: mobile stand, key pad, quick release kit, carrying case, warranty; GE Healthcare: Ventilator and Integration; Draeger Medical: Ventilator Integration; Iron Bow Tech: Ventilator and Integration.
A search was conducted on DLA Troop MedPBD DMMonline Home Page (dla.mil) with no results.
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 3 of 3 Acquisition ID#:
IAW OMB MemorandumM 19 13 Category Management: Making Smarter Use of Common Contract Solutions and Practices, this requirement cannot be satisfied through Best in Class contracting (BIC).
A search was conducted of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website (www.fda.gov) with key words “ventilatory system” with no results.
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. Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR
13.106 3. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.
Rachelle J. Hamer Date Contracting Officer
NCO 10
RACHELLE HAMER Digitally signed by RACHELLE HAMER Date: 2024.12.18 12:35:36 -05'00'
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