36C25719Q0040-007.pdf

VHAPM Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 2: Request for Brand-name Justification Format >SAT

Vocera Enterprise License, 150 Users Sam Rayburn Clinic 900-01572 Bonham

900-02060 Vocera Messaging, 50 users Bonham

900-1676 Engage, Enterprise License, Per Bed Bonham

900-01101 SIP Telephony, 6-ports

Vocera Messaging Interface {VMI) Module License, 3 Application 900-1743 Ports Bonham

220-01576 B3000n, Dual-Band, White Badge Bonham

261-01948 83000n, FIPS 140-2 Device License

230-1925 83000 Series Battery, White Bonham

230-02008 83000, Charger, 8-Bay, NA Bonham

230-02001 83000, Charger, Single-Bay, NA Bonham

230-01995 83000, Double-Breakaway Lanyard, 25-Pack Bonham

230-01985 83000, Universal Clip, 25-Pack Bonham

230-1881 Training Kit, Vocera 4.3, 100 Users Bonham

230-02026 Engage, Digi One SP Serial Converter Bonham

Vocera Premier Support Services for 150-User Enterprise License 920-01574 Bonham

920-02050 Vocera Premier Support, Messaging, 50 users Bonham

920-00435 Engage, Premier Support, Enterprise License, Per Bed Bonham

920-00438 Engage, Premier Support, Virtual Appliance Bonham

Vocera Premier Support Services for for SIP Telephony, 6-ports 920-01111 Bonham

920-01793 83000, Customer Care Warranty, 2 year extension Bonham

Clinical Solutions Clinical Solutions Consultant, Bonham

T&E Travel & Expenses {Not to Exceed, billed per JTR) Bonham

VOCERA- Vocera Badge Configuration Station {Workstation/Laptop & BCONFI IG Wireless Access Point) Bonham

This equipment and the support services is for a base year, plus four (4) one year option periods.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

( X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1;

( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2;

( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3;

( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4

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VHAPM Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP

Attachment 2: Request for Brand-name Justification Format >SAT

( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5;

( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7;

FAR13.S Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items: The authority for applying the

Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. 1901 and is implemented by for restricting competition on this procurement via FAR 13.106-l(b)(2).

5. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

These products manufactured by Vocera Communication Badges, is an upgrade and expansion of existing equipment that is currently being used throughout the Nursing Service. Period of

Performance shall be a base year, plus four (4) one year option periods.

In accordance with FAR 6.302-l{c), the Government want to upgrade and expand the existing equipment, utilizing the same brand that the nursing Station have been using for years. The

Government employees are very familiar with the existing equipment and there will be substantial duplication of cost to the government that is not expected to be recovered through competition for an alternation system. Only with the Vocera brand-name we can save on the cost of utilizing some of the equipment we currently have on hand and maintain a warranty on the existing equipment.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

The manufacturer of the Vocera Systems, Vocera Communications Incorporated, was contacted for a small business distribution list. There were two (2) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small

Businesses (SDVOSBs) authorized distributors that are available to submit a bid for this requirement:

Government Marketing and Procurement, LLC and Alvarez, LLC.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

The anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable, based on adequate price competition or the comparison of pricing with the Independent Government Estimate of $7,688,486.43 and awards made by other Government Agencies for the same or similar equipment.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted:

In pursuant to FAR Part 10, a keywords search for "license" and "Vocera" were conducted on VIP, and the search resulted in 1 matches from SDVOSB/VOSB, under NAICS codes 334118 and 334220. A search of FPDS utilizing the keywords search for "Vocera" and "licenese" were conducted and it was found that the exact items were available from at least two (2) SDVOSB. A keyword search for

"Vocera" were conducted on GSA Advantage, and the requested items were found on GSA

Advantage on schedule from an SDVOSB on FSS contract GS-35F-0858N. A search of SBA Dynamic

Small Business Search utilizing the key word search for "Vocera" was conducted on DSBS. The search resulted in O matches from SDVOSB/VOSB, under NAICS codes 334118 and 334220.

The manufacturer of the VOCERA Messaging System was contacted to see, if they have any small business distributors. The manufacturer provided in writing two (2) authorized SDVOSB, who can sell

OFOC SOP Revision 08

Original Date: 03/22/11

Revision 08 Date: 04/18/2018

VHAPM Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 2: Request for Brand-name Justification Format >SAT

U. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requ•irement outlined In this justification is a Bpna Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer or Designee's Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.'

Contracting Officer, NCO 17

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Division I Chief, NCO 17

c. VHA SAO HCA Review and Approval: I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate•to the best of my knowledge and belief and recommend approval (if over $68 million) or approve ($700K to $68 million) for other than full and open competition.

Christopher S. Williams Acting Executive Director, SAO West Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)

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