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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17

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: VA252‐18‐AP‐4112

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, NCO

12, 115 South 84th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53214. Requesting Activity: Department of

Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI. Purchase Request (2237) number: 695‐18‐3‐6997‐0025

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

The barrier‐free Curtain Track Rail Support System (CTRSS) is the only product that allows a seamless travel of patient lift systems within a single or multiple bed room. It is used extensively throughout the Main Hospital and has become the facility standard.

The estimated expected cost for CTRSS components on this contract is $3,200.00.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

This product, Barrier free Curtain Track Rail Support System (CTRSS), is the only product that allows a seamless travel of patient lift systems within a single or multiple bed room. This system allows the staff to Lift patients and transport to restroom, treatment table, exam table without violating any privacy or dignity of the Veterans. If the privacy curtain must be opened so that the lift can pass through the Veteran is exposed and violates their privacy.

This curtain track system can be custom‐made to every room depending on the room type and or lift system being installed. This is a unique product that no one else on the market can match the specifications needed to secure and install this system. It is necessary to match existing standardized products. This componentry can be field modified or adjusted to meet the demands of the work flow or equipment and occupational safety. These changes or adjustments are easy and can be quickly accomplished. The ability to adjust or modify these units expedites maintenance, repairs, easy reconfigurations, moves, changes in components or storage requirements. Product must be able to accommodate all necessary healthcare and administration needs of the hospital.

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17

We conducted market research on other Curtain Rail Systems and they do not meet our requirements as far as rail system used and the design that it takes to engineer some of the patient lift obstacles that are presented with some of our patient lifts and to maintain the dignity and privacy of our Veterans.

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.

Jerrod Schleis Date Contracting Officer

VHAMIWSchleJ Typewritten Text 16 March 2018