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* = Required Field FedBizOpps Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice Rev. March 2010 W065 50-Foot MRI MOBILE TRAILER 95652-2609 36C26119Q0621 05-15-2019 N 621512 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg McClellan CA 95652-2609 CS Deborah Sosa VA Fresno 2615 East Clinton Ave Fresno, CA 93703

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deborah.sosa@va.gov

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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3230 Peacekeeper Way Bldg. 209 McClellan, CA Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101 (effective 24 Jan 2018).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 621512, with a small business size standard of $15M.

The VA Central California Health Care System Fresno, 2615 E. Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93703, is seeking to rent a 50-foot trailer with MRI equipment installed for use during the construction.

All interested companies shall provide a quote for the following:

Supplies/Equipment Provide and deliver an MRI trailer to:

VA Fresno Medical Center 2615 E. Clinton Avenue Fresno, CA 93703

See attached Brand Name Only Justification 1 each for 4-month rental with option to extend 6 months

STATEMENT OF WORK

Contractor shall provide a name brand (exact match) mobile shielded short bore 1.5 Tesla MRI Scanner for backlog reduction and MRI replacement at VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno CA. The lease period will not be more than 4 mos., with an option to extend another 6 months. The scanner will include supporting equipment to provide the doctors and radiologists a like system which will provide the same level of care our patients are presently receiving. Services shall be provided for the Department of Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System. All services shall be provided in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions contained herein.

The following paragraphs contain the items required and support agreement to provide the same level of care with 24 hours of onsite training of the current radiology technicians and will be delivered to VA Fresno, 2615 E. Clinton Ave., Fresno, CA 93703.

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

SERVICES:

Contractor will provide a vendor owned portable MRI scanner (minimum features seen below) in a trailer not to exceed 50’ in length. Delivery of the mobile MRI coach to Fresno VAMC and configure the MRI trailer and assist with power and networking configurations. Be available one (1) hour response time by phone or four (4) hour response time on site by field engineer, during Monday-Friday 8am to 9pm. The MRI unit and the mobile coach must have a 98% or greater uptime guaranteed and clinical application training for MR technologists.

1.5T MRI Scanner

With Minimum Features:

Configuration: Closed bore

Strength: 1.5 Tesla

Guaranteed homogeneity, ppm, within 30 cm DSV: <0.45

Guaranteed homogeneity, ppm, within 45 cm DSV: <2

Dimensions of maximum useful FOV and homogeneity, (x, y, z), cm: 50 x 50 x 50

MAGNET;

Configuration, Closed bore Strength, 1.5 T Guaranteed homogeneity, ppm, within 30 cm DSV, <0.45 Guaranteed homogeneity, ppm, within 45 cm DSV, <2 Dimensions of maximum useful FOV and homogeneity, (x, y, z), cm, 50 x 50 x 50 Shimming, main magnet, Active Shimming time, sec, Patient-specific, sec, Cryogen refill frequency, Zero refill

GANTRY;

Bore diameter at isocenter, cm, 60 Total bore length with covers, cm, <170

TABLE;

Load limit, kg (lb), 160kg (350lbs) detachable, 200kg (440lbs) integrated fixed Minimum height, cm, <60

GRADIENT SYSTEM;

Standard strength, z-axis, mT/m, 35 Standard slew rate, z-axis, T/m/sec, 120 Spin echo pulse sequences, minimum TR, msec, <12 Gradient echo pulse sequences, minimum TR in 2-D, msec, <2 Gradient echo pulse sequences, minimum TR in 3-D, msec, <2 Echo planar imaging, minimum echo spacing, msec, <0.8 Minimum slice thickness 2-D/3-D, mm, 0.5 Optional name(s), Optional strength(s), mT/m, Optional slew rate(s), T/m/sec, RF TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE;

Power output, kW, 9 Receiver bandwidth, kHz, 1 Channel options, 16 Maximum number of simultaneously addressable coil elements, 16 Parallel imaging Required Dedicated surface or adaptable multi-element matrix coils, Adaptable required Automatic or manual element selection, Automatic selection required Number of elements, 16 Spine;

Dimensions, L x W, cm, 90 cm superior to inferior coverage Number of elements, 16 Integrated into patient table, Integrated coil required Torso;

Rigid or flexible, Flexible required Dimensions, L x W, cm, 50 cm superior to inferior coverage Number of elements, 16 Breast Not Needed Number of elements, 0 Image acquisition;

Patient movement compensated, head, Required Patient movement compensated, body, Required Isotropic 3-D (T1), Required Isotropic 3-D fast spin echo (T2), Required Fat-suppressed single breath-hold body imaging Required Single-point Dixon acquisition, Water contrast Required Fat contrast Required Phase contrast Required Gradient echo;

Spoiled techniques Required Rewound techniques Required Steady state free precession Required Inversion recovery Required Magnetic transfer contrast Required Magnetic susceptibility imaging Required Diffusion imaging Required Diffusion tensor imaging Preferred Perfusion imaging, head, Required Perfusion imaging, body, Required Spectroscopy, single voxel, Preferred Functional imaging, neurological, Preferred Breast imaging with fat suppression, Not Needed Cardiac imaging Preferred ECG gated, Preferred Peripheral gating Preferred Respiratory gating Required Contrast-enhanced imaging Required Extremity contrast-enhanced imaging Required Non-contrast angiographic imaging, Time of flight Required Phase contrast Required SSFP, Required Perfusion imaging Preferred MRI Not Needed Diffusion imaging Required Diffusion tensor imaging Preferred Cardiac imaging Preferred

CONTROL CONSOLE;

Workflow efficiency features Required Protocol-sharing tools Required Parameter adjustment aides Required Tools for scanning MR-conditional implants, Preferred

SYSTEM INTEGRATION;

DICOM

Modality worklist SCU, Required MR image storage SCU, Preferred Query/retrieve SCU and SCP, Required Storage commitment SCU, Required Modality performed procedure step SCU, Required IHE profiles supported, Required CONTRAST INJECTION INTEGRATION Required Bore diameter between 60 to 70 cm.

Equipped with 8 to 24 RF channels Equipped with Cardiac Software Package, Cardiac Coil with ECG & Peripheral gating Equipped with a dual power injector Medrad Spectris Dual syringe injector Must include all coils- NV array, Shoulder, Knee, Flex Extremity, HR Brain, CTL Spine, Body Array, & Foot/ankle/quad Equipped with low- to medium-performance gradients (strength 30-40 mT/m; standard slew rate 100-150 T/m/sec) Zone 4 (magnet room) lockable from Zone 3/Operator console area Zone 4 Patient emergency call button Must provide a mutually agreed upon turnover/ready for patient use plan.

Patient lift and all other attachments to the trailer must meet ASME 18.1 certification Phone port Opening for the trailer using the patient lift (minimum 85 inches in width and 72-inch height) to accommodate gurney patient with a lift platform measuring a minimum 58.5 inches wide by 88.5 inches long Trailer and patient lift (Wheel Chair/Gurney/ambulatory patient) must be FDA approved for patient use Trailer layout, pictures and schematics must be provided to VACCHCS in the solicitation package Preferred wall O2 (oxygen) in Zone 4 Must include patient table pads and padding for coils for patient safety and comfort All equipment must be fully functional and ready for hospital biomedical engineering inspection/certification prior to acceptance Contractor shall provide (1) hour response time by phone; four (4) hour response time on site by field engineer, during Monday-Friday 8am to 9pm. 98% or greater uptime guaranteed.

Must provide documentation on all applicable certifications upon request Delivery of the MR trailer must be between business hours, 8am to 4:30pm Zone 4 must have enough floor space to accommodate an MR safe ventilator, dimensions 12.8”x11.9”x8.5” Vendor proposal shall adhere to MR Safety, VHA Directive 1105.05 and Joint Commission Standards Vendor proposal shall conform to all ACR and JC Standards pertaining to all MRI zones Equipped with Signa HDI 1.5T Echo speed (with HD23 software or newer).

MRI SOFTWARE

GE Catalog ID Description Phase contrast imaging

MRI COACH MINIMUM CHARACTERISTICS:

LENGTH: Unit shall not exceed 50 feet overall nominal maximum length (does not include the tractor used for delivery) Must be have a climate controlled (thermostat) HVAC system On board Generator to maintain HVAC in event of shore power failure Trailer power must not exceed 150 Amperes at 480 Volts Must have separate stair access with landing for staff access to the trailer

DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS:

A. Biomedical Engineering - Supervisor or designee, Phone Number (559-225-6100 x5086).

B. CO - Contracting Officer.

C. POC – Point of Contact.

D. PM - Preventive Maintenance Inspection. Services which are periodic in nature and are required to maintain the equipment in such condition that it may be operated in accordance with its intended design and functional capacity with minimal incidence of malfunction or operative conditions. Service shall consist of calibration and testing in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest established service procedures to ensure operation of equipment within manufacturer’s or VA’s performance specifications, whichever is the most rigorous. PM includes cleaning, inspecting lubricating and testing all equipment. All equipment shall be operated at least one complete operating cycle at the end of each PM.

E. FSE - Field Service Engineer. A person who is authorized by the contractor to perform maintenance (corrective and/or preventive) services on the VA Outpatient Clinic premises.

F. ESR - Vendor Engineering Service Report. A documentation of the services rendered for each incidence of work performance under the terms and conditions of the contract.

G. Acceptance Signature - VACCHCS employee who indicates FSE demonstrated service conclusion/status and user has accepted work as complete/pending as stated in ESR.

H. Authorization Signature - POC's signature; indicates POC accepts work status as stated in ESR.

I. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association.

J. CDRH - Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

K. VACCHCS - Department of Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System.

L. OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer

M. JC – Joint Commission

N. ACR- American College of Radiology

CONTRACTOR DELIVERABLES:

DELIVERY AND SETUP

The contractor is required to perform a site visit prior to delivery to assess trailer placement and setup needs.

The contractor will coordinate with the Contracting Officer, POC, and Engineering representatives to establish a timely and mutually agreed upon delivery window for receipt of equipment. Delivery is expected during normal VA working hours M-F (8:00 am to 4:30 pm).

Contractor will be responsible for all transportation, delivery, set-up, connection to VA not to exceed 150 Amperes at 480 Volts power, data and phone lines. Contractor will supply an MRI unit with the specified magnet size (per salient characteristics) with Cryogens-liquid Nitrogen capability. Contractor must provide the type of magnet and software version/coils proposed channels (per salient characteristics), and a personnel training schedule. Contractor will ensure the trailer size shall not exceed 50 feet overall nominal maximum length.

Contractor shall be responsible for providing MRI software packages and associated software licensing agreements, as per the salient characteristics.

Mobile MRI trailer must also have the following characteristics:

HVAC system for environmental control On board Generator to maintain HVAC in event of shore power failure Equipment that is capable of sending images to destinations including (printer, PAC s, Hospital RIS System, etc.)

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:

Contractor shall provide OEM recommended Preventative Maintenance on MRI, trailer and accessories at no additional charge to the Government

Contractor shall be responsible for the proper maintenance of each mobile unit and will provide evidence of required preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment as required by the manufacturer of the MRI unit. The Contracting Officers Representative (POC) shall require access to proof of preventative maintenance and calibration during the performance of the contract.

Contractor shall ensure that the system has current PMs performed by the OEM or OEM-certified technicians and is meeting the manufacturer’s specifications including appropriate cryogen levels.

The contractor shall furnish documentation, including all measurement and calibration data to certify that the system is performing in accordance with the performance specifications.

CONFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Contractor shall provide services and material to ensure that the equipment functions in conformance with the latest requirements of NFPA-99, JC, NEC, OSHA, CAP, Federal and VA specifications and requirements as applicable. The equipment shall be maintained such that it meets or exceeds the performance specifications as established in the OEM’s technical specifications. Additional performance specifications that exceed the OEM specifications shall be specified in writing by the VA.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR:

The contractor will maintain that a 98% uptime of the system is met and that there are provisions for emergency service. All maintenance will be performed by a contract agreement with the OEM. Contractor will provide one (1) hour response time by phone; four (4) hour response time on site by field engineer, during Monday-Friday 8am to 9pm.

Upon notification by VACCHCS Biomedical Repair staff of failure or unavailability of the mobile MRI unit trailer and/or or equipment, the contractor shall make a sound effort to get the unit fully operational within 12 hours. As a result of normal duty time lost during the downtime, the contractor may be required to work outside regular business hours and/or weekends at no additional costs to the Government to reduce patient backlog. VA personnel shall be notified immediately of any equipment malfunctions that would hinder the completion of studies. In the event of a system failure, Contractor and the Imaging Supervisor shall work cooperatively to remedy the situation as quickly as possible

No routine maintenance will be scheduled or performed such that it conflicts with the required schedules of the MRI unit, except to address emergency failures of the unit. Service response time to emergency failures shall be within two hours. Contractor will provide one (1) hour response time by phone; four (4) hour response time on site by field engineer, during Monday-Friday 8am to 9pm.

Special Contractor Responsibilities: Contractor shall perform the required work in accordance with Joint Commission, VHA and other regulatory standards. Joint Commission standards may be obtained from the Joint Commission, One Renaissance Blvd, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

PARTS:

The contractor shall furnish and replace parts at no cost to the Government. The contractor shall have ready access to unique and/or high mortality replacement parts. All parts supplied shall be OEM and fully compatible with existing equipment. The contract shall include all parts with the exception of consumable or expendable items. The contractor shall use new or rebuilt parts. Used parts, those removed from another system, shall not be installed without approval by Biomedical Engineering

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall contact Biomedical Engineering prior to performance of work under this contract. This check-in is mandatory and can be accomplished in person or by phone contact. When the service(s) is/are completed, the FSE shall document the services rendered on a legible ESR(s).

ADDITIONAL CHARGES:

There will be no additional charge for time spent at the site during, or after the normal hours of coverage awaiting the arrival of additional FSE and/or delivery of parts

REPORTING REQUIRED SERVICES BEYOND THE CONTRACT SCOPE:

The Contractor shall immediately, but no later than 24 consecutive hours after discovery, notify Biomedical engineering, (in writing), of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required to the scheduled equipment which the Contractor considers he/she is not responsible for under the terms of the contract. The contractor shall furnish the CO and POC with a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs.

CONDITIONS OF EQUIPMENT:

The contractor accepts responsibility for the equipment described in Section B, in "as is" condition. Failure to inspect the equipment prior to contract award will not relieve the contractor from performance of the requirements of this contract.

COMPETENCY OF PERSONNEL SERVICING EQUIPMENT:

Each respondent must have an established business, with an office and full-time staff. The staff includes a "fully qualified" FSE and a "fully qualified" FSE who will serve as the backup

“Fully Qualified" is based upon training and on experience in the field. For training, the FSE(s) shall have successfully completed a formalized training program, for the equipment identified in Section B. For field experience, the FSE(s) shall have a minimum of two years of experience, with respect to scheduled and unscheduled preventive and remedial maintenance on equipment identified.

The FSE(s) shall be authorized by the contractor to perform the maintenance services as required. All work shall be performed by "Fully Qualified" competent FSEs. The contractor shall provide written assurance of the competency of their personnel and a list of credentials of approved FSEs for each make and model the contractor services at the VACCHCS. The CO may authenticate the training requirements, request copies of training certificates or credentials from the contractor at any time for any personnel who are servicing or installing any VACCHCS equipment. The CO and/or the POC specifically reserve the right to reject any of the contractor's personnel and refuse them permission to work on the VACCHCS equipment.

TEST EQUIPMENT:

Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the contractor shall make available if requested a copy of the current calibration certification of all test equipment that is to be used by the contractor in performing work under the contract. This certification shall also be provided on a periodic basis when requested by the VAOPC. Test equipment calibration shall be traceable to a national standard

IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING, CELLULAR PHONE USE AND VA REGULATIONS:

The contractor's FSE shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VACCHCS. It is the responsibility of the contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police-Security Service. The VAOPC will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the VACCHCS. Cellular phones and two-way radios are not to be used within six feet of any medical equipment. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in a citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district state, or municipal court.

COMPLIANCE WITH OSHA BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS STANDARD:

The contractor shall comply with the Federal/California OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The contractor shall:

Have methods by which all employees are educated as to risks associated with bloodborne pathogens.

Have policies and procedures that reduce the risk of employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Have mechanisms for employee counseling and treatment following exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Provide appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing such as gloves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, mouthpieces for the employee during performance of the contract.

PERSONNEL:

The Veterans Administration will be solely responsible for all technologist-staffing to operate the mobile MRI and all accessories

Contractor staff at no time will be considered VA staff.

Scan interpretation provided by VACCHCS

The delivery/task order period of performance is 23 May – 30 September 2019.

Delivery shall be provided no later than 23 May 2019 and delivery terms are to be FOB destination.

Place of Performance

The VA personnel are responsible for the cleaning of the mobile unit and for disposal of trash in VA provided location

The VA will be responsible for providing clean linen and for the laundering of the dirty linen.

VACCHCS will be responsible for providing all consumables such as contrast, gloves, syringes, needles etc.

Award shall be made to the quoter, whose quotation, offers the best value to the government. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) meeting or exceeding the requirement, and (2) price.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical: The vendor’s quote must contain all the required exact match brand name characteristics for the designated system. A vendor must be determined technically acceptable in these factors in order to be considered for award. Technically acceptable is considered providing all required characteristics for the designated system.

The technical ratings are defined as follows:

Acceptable: Quote clearly contains all the required characteristics for the designated exact matched MRI system and line item descriptions of the solicitation.

Unacceptable: Quote does not clearly meet the characteristics and line item descriptions of the solicitation.

Price: The government will evaluate price by adding the total amount of all the requested items. Vendors are encouraged to submit their quotes with the most advantageous pricing and discounts.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Oct 2016) FAR 52.204-16, Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Jul 2016) FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items” (JAN 2017) FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items” (Nov 2017) FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract (Apr 1984) – Firm Fixed Price

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://www.sam.gov/portal in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.” If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items” (Jan 2017) FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) Alternate I (APR 2002) FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders” (Oct 2018)

The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

Subparagraphs (b) 4, 8, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33(i), 42. 47 ALT III, 49 and 55 are considered.

FAR 52.232-50 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

The full text of VAAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp

The following VAAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (May 2018) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Nov 2018) VAAR 852.246-71 Rejected Goods (OCT 2018

The following VAAR solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

VAAR 852.219-10 Notice of Total Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-aside (Jul 2016) (Deviation) VAAR 852.215-70 Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors (Jul 2016) (Deviation) VAAR 852.215-71 Evaluation Factor Commitments (Dec 2009)

Grey Market Prevention Language

(a) Gray market items are Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) goods sold through unauthorized channels in direct competition with authorized distributors. This procurement is for new OEM medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts) for VA Medical Centers. No remanufactures or gray market items will be acceptable.

(b) Vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment (i.e. replacement parts), verified by an authorization letter or other documents from the OEM, such that the OEM’s warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the medical supplies, medical equipment and/or services contracts for maintenance of medical equipment shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions.

(c) The delivery of gray market items to the VA in the fulfillment of an order/award constitutes a breach of contract. Accordingly, the VA reserves the right enforce any of its contractual remedies. This includes termination of the contract or, solely at the VA’s election, allowing the Vendor to replace, at no cost to the Government, any remanufactured or gray market item(s) delivered to a VA medical facility upon discovery of such items.

All quoters shall submit the following: one copy of their best and final quote.

All quotations shall be sent electronically to: Deborah Sosa, email: deborah.sosa@va.gov

This is an open market combined synopsis/solicitation for a 50-foot trailer with MRI equipment installed as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order because of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Quoter shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Submission shall be received not later than May 15, 2019, 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Emailed offers will be accepted. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, deborah.sosa@va.gov before May 15, 2019, 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

Point of Contact:

Deborah Sosa, Contract Specialist, Phone: 916-923-4564, deborah.sosa@va.gov

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Justification for Single Source Awards IAWFAR 13.106‐1For Over Micro‐Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

In Support of: VISN 21, VA Fresno Medical Center (VA Fresno) PR#: 570‐19‐2‐795‐0037

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

This is a new requirement for the temporary use of one (1) 50‐foot trailer housing a GE name brand Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit, for a 4‐month period of time (with an option to extend 6 months) during the construction at the facility.

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

This will not be a sole source purchase, but a name brand only to meet functionality, compatibility with the existing MRI equipment at the VA Fresno. A GE MRI is required as it would save money and time over the short‐ term rental (4 months). No additional staff training on any new systems and technology is required and existing supplies/consumables currently used on the existing MRI are currently in stock.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was notconducted:

Market research has been conducted for this requirement in accordance with FAR Part 10, VAAR 810 and VAAM M810. The VIP database was searched and an informal RFI was sent to the 19 VIP vendors under the selected NAICS code, with at least six (15) vendors responding with interest and capability to meet the requirement. An FPDS search showed that at least three (3) of these vendors have been awarded contracts with the VA for the items required, therefore, competition can be established as an SDVSOB set‐aside.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106‐1(b). I certify that theforegoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge andbelief.

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