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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 Guldmann GH3+HD Ceiling Lift system is used throughout VAMC Milwaukee for patient lifting and transportation to bathrooms or wheel chairs. These are rail or track mounted ceiling lift/sling systems to ensure patient and staff safety.

The estimated expected cost of Guldmann GH3+ Ceiling Lift systems on this contract is

$75,000.00.

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

Guldmann is the product that is compatible with our current ceiling lifts and slings. In addition, Guldmann offers slings types for purposes such as the amputee, turning, limb, and repositioning slings. Each ceiling lift company uses proprietary slings and accessories that are not compatible with other ceiling lifts. Introduction of a new ceiling lift model would require purchase of additional slings and would create confusion amongst staff using the equipment. This possible confusion is a patient safety issue as the user may try and use alternative sling not designed for the lift 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.

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 investigated the Arjo MaxiSky and Liko Likorail products and found that we could not use the same slings as we currently own on these devices. In addition, Arjo does not offer the specialized slings. Furthermore, investigating pricing revealed Guldmann was the lowest price.

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

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