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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: 36C256 18 AP 0299

1. Contracting Activity Department of Veterans Affairs, Michael E. DeBakey, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe, Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77030.

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

High priority need for safe and reliable high performance portable MRI compatible ventilators that can provide advanced lung protective strategies and patient adaptive modes for ventilator pts: ICU, Step Down, SIC, ER, post Code Blue/Rapid Response, and other special care areas.

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

These portable ventilators will be utilized to transport ventilator patients to MRI and intra facility hospital on the regular basis and to ensure veterans receive continuous ventilator care without any compromised during transport. MRI Compatible Provides transport ventilation for our veterans to various testing areas. It is one of the very few vents available that are MRI compatible, therefore the veteran's level of ventilation is consistent throughout transportation providing safe and effective transports of some of our most critical veterans. Ease of use is also an important consideration as VA clinicians who will be using the ventilators have previous training and experience using this equipment to successfully provide care to veterans. In the event, another brand was used the whole instrument system would have to be replaced which is cost prohibitive. The purchase of an equivalent product could cause further delays in patient care, deter patient safety and increase the potential risk of staff error with equipment operational differences between systems and sterilization techniques. Compliance with VHA Directive 2009 031, equipment should be standardized when possible to ensure that set up, use and reprocessing are conducted properly to improve patient safety. Compatibility with existing equipment and continuity of services precludes consideration of a product manufactured by another company.

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

No other market research required. Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., located in 13949 Alvarez Road, Jacksonville, FL, is the exclusive Service Disabled Veterans Owned Small Business Distributor for Hamilton Medical for Federal Healthcare. The price of $75,732 is fair and reasonable based on comparison to the IGCE.

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.

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

Title: Contracting Officer

HAMILTON MEDICAL, INC.

P.O. Box 30008 Reno, NV 89520-3008 Phone: (775) 858-3200 Fax: (775)856-5621 www.hamilton-medical.com

8/14/18

To whom it may concern:

Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Inc., located in 13949 Alvarez Road, Jacksonville, FL, is the exclusive Service Disabled Veterans Owned Small Business Distributor for Hamilton Medical for Federal Healthcare.

Best regards, Hamilton Medical, Inc.

President