36C25025Q0821.docx

GENERAL INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence OH 44131

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jennifer A. Tisdale jennifer.tisdale@va.gov 216-447-8010 N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Special Notice Special Notice

DESCRIPTION

Special Notice

SPECIAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Houva NBUVB Full Body Phototherapy Booth w/removable Internal Sensors 48 NBUVB Lamps

The Department of Veterans Affairs, The Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC), 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 intends to solicit and negotiate with brand name only under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(b)(1), “Limited sources justification and approval.”

The NAICS code is 335139 with a large business standard of 1,250 employees. The VA intends to solicit and negotiate with National Biological Corp., 23700 Mercantile RD., Beachwood, OH 44122-5900 for HOUVA NBUVB Full Body Phototherapy Booth w/removable Internal Sensors 48 NBUVB Lamps equipment.

The CLE VAMC intends to provide a Houva NBUVB Full Body Phototherapy Booth and associated equipment and services. This equipment replaces the existing phototherapy unit, that has reached the end-of-life cycle.

National Biological Corp. is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and sole distributor of the following items, which makes this a brand name only, sole source procurement under FAR 8.405-6(b)(1).

ITEM NO/STOCK No. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT

1 Houva 4: #318 (48) NBUVB 01 EA

2 Goggles: G137 Amber 20 EA

3 Service: Installation 01 EA

4 Service: Houva User Training 01 EA

5 Dermalume 2X: #UVB-090 (1) NBUVB 01 EA

6 SHIPPING (if applicable) 01 EA

Please include the following, if interested:

· Point of Contact with email address and phone number;

· Business name and address;

· Business size pursuant to 335139 with a large business standard of 1,250 employees;

· Applicable business socio-economic category;

· GSA, NAC, TAC, or SAC contract number if applicable;

· Capability statement and/or brochures of the equipment to allow for assessment of meeting the requirements stated above;

· SAM UEI number;

· Delivery days After Receipt of Order (ARO);

· What country made the product is made in; and

· Whether or not your company is the OEM or a distributor. If a distributor, indicate who the OEM is and provide authorized distributor letter.

Others concerned may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by Thursday, August 13, 2025, at 3PM 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 Jennifer A. Tisdale at Jennifer.Tisdale@va.gov.

Enter “RFQ 36C25025Q0821” | equipment, HOUVA NBUVB Full Body Phototherapy Booth w/removable Internal Sensors 48 NBUVB Lamps.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-25-AP-4583

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106

2. Description of Action: This action is being reviewed and approved for the procurement of Houva NBUVB Full Body Phototherapy Booth and associated equipment and services. The purpose is to replace an existing phototherapy unit that has reached the end of life. This action will be awarded as a new requirement.

3. Order against: |X| FSS Contract Number: 36F79720D0060

Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $23,900.00.

Market research was done for possible small businesses that could provide the Houva NBUVB Full Body Phototherapy Booth. The National Biological Corp. is the original manufacturer (OEM) and only authorized distributor for this specialized equipment. SBA’s “Rule of Two nor the VA’s “Rule of Two” can be met at this time. Recommend procurement via Federal Supply Schedule, to large businesses for the following:

· Houva 4 Phototherapy Booth (Model #318, 48 Lamp NBUVB Unit) One fully functional full-body phototherapy system.

· Dermalume 2X Handheld Phototherapy Device (Model #UVB-090) One portable device for targeted treatment. (Included)

Protective Goggles (Model G137 Amber) 20 Qty. UV – filtering eyewear (Included)

· Professional Installation Service Full setup of the Houva 4 unit at the designated facility.

· On-Site Houva User Training Operational training for clinical staff on proper and safe use of the phototherapy equipment. (Included)

· Shipping & Handling - Complete delivery and handling of all items

4. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

|_| An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

|X| Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

|_| In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

|X| Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rationale/explanation to support cited authority:

National Biological Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole distributor of the equipment with licensing and warranty coverage. They are uniquely qualified as the original manufacturers of the Houva 4 and Dermalume 2X phototherapy units. They are the only know vendor offering FDA – Cleared full body NBUVB equipment with integrated installation, training, and support services – ensuring continuity of care and clinical compatibility.

6. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

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