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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: 36C257-19-AP-3708

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 17, South Texas VA Healthcare System in

San Antonio, Texas. Purchase Requisition Number: 671-19-3-039-0237

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

This request for other than full and open competition is for the purchase of a Trumpf TruSystem 7000dV Table for the South Texas VA Healthcare System in San Antonio, Texas Surgical Services. The Trumpf TruSystem 7000dV Table is used for surgeries that require the use of the da Vinci Surgical Robot.

The estimated cost for this acquisition is

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

The Trumpf TruSystem 7000dV Table is proprietary to Hill-Rom, Inc., and is the only table that is compatible to connect to the da Vinci Robot. Intuitive Surgical (the OEM of the da Vinci Robot) has a sole source letter stating that Hill-Rom, Inc., is the only company authorized to develop an Operating Room table that can be compatible with the da Vinci Robots.

The Trumpf TruSystem 7000dV Table has the tilt, Trendelenburg/anti-Trendelenburg adjustments, adjustment range, and weight capacity required to safely bear the weight of the da Vinci Robot and ensure the safety of the patient undergoing surgery. It is also FDA approved, which other tables that do not have the ability to be used with the da Vinci Robot does not.

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

A search using NAICS Code 339113 and keyword “table” was used on VIP and DSBS. VIP yielded 48 SDVOSBs. The DSBS search resulted in 18 SDVOSBs, 26 VOSBs, 15 WOSBs, 2 8(a) companies, and 2 HUBZone companies.

GSA Schedule 65 II A/A-79 (Tables, Patient Examination, Treatment and Operating) was found and resulted in 14 SDVOSBs, 4 VOSBs, 13 WOSBs, 2 SDBs, 1 HUBZone, 32 small businesses, and 9 large businesses.

The most recent purchase was made by NCO 8 for $100,534.75. The contract was awarded to Hill- Rom, Inc., a large business, and acquired as a sole source requirement. A previous purchase was made by NCO 17 in Fiscal Year 18 for $88,520.00 from Hill-Rom, Inc. as a sole source.

A Sources Sought Notice (36C25719Q1090) was posted on 7/9/19 and closed on 7/16/19. One response was received from Hill-Rom, Inc. Hill-Rom provided a letter stating that the Trumpf TruSystem 7000dV Table is only manufactured by them and have no small business distributors authorized to sell this item. A proprietary letter and letter from Intuitive Surgical were provided stating that the Trumpf TruSystem 7000dV Table are the only tables compatible with the da Vinci Robot.

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)

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.

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Contracting Officer