J_A_36C255-26-AP-0880_ALARIS SW MAIN VISN_DoC_HCA__Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for a firm-fixed-price Brand Name procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15. The acquisition (Request Number 491-26-4-1026-0013, Acquisition Plan Action ID 36C255-26-AP-0880) is for software maintenance, technical support, analytics services, and interoperability implementation for BD CareFusion Alaris Infusion Systems supporting VA medical facilities in Kansas City, Eastern Kansas, Wichita, Columbia, St. Louis, Poplar Bluff, and Marion.

The sole source is BD CareFusion Solutions, LLC (3750 Torrey View Ct, San Diego, CA 92130). The requirement covers a base year from 09/24/2026 through 09/23/2027, with four option years extending through 09/23/2031. The contract is justified under FAR 12.102(b) Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items based on the "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements" criterion. BD is identified as the original manufacturer and sole source provider of the Alaris System, a proprietary, FDA-regulated infusion device requiring OEM-validated software for patient safety and FDA compliance. The justification notes this is a follow-on contract to 36C255210069 and emphasizes that recompeting would result in substantial cost duplication that cannot be recovered. Fair and reasonable pricing was determined through comparison to the previous government cost estimate and similar OEM service agreements. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer, Director of Contracting, and VHA Advocate for Competition.