P03 SSJ CATO Subscription-Redacted.pdf

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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 Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-26-AP-2878 – BD CATO Subscription & IV Prep Support

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration,Regional

Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, for the VeteransIntegrated Service Network (VISN) 21, VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), 2615 E Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93703-2223.

JOFOC: NCO 21- 932

2237: 570-26-3-555-0108

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The VA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, requires a service contract that provides preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, parts replacement, software support, and server support for its BD IV Prep solution. These services ensure that the IV Prep system—and its integrated components such as the BD CATO software and IV Prep Gravimetric Pack—remain fully operational, compliant with manufacturer specifications, and capable of supporting sterile compounding workflows essential to safe medication preparation. Continued functionality of this system is required to maintain gravimetric accuracy, safeguard medication preparation processes, and ensure uninterrupted pharmacy operations. The estimated amount for the required services is

One (1) Year subscription - $95,436.00 (CATO $89,136 + IV Prep $6,300)

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: CareFusion Solutions, LLC—a subsidiary of Becton Dickinson (BD)—is the sole manufacturer, service provider, and authorized maintenance entity for the BD Pyxis IV Prep system and its associated software, including BD CATO. The company does not authorize or certify any third‑party vendors to perform installation, service, support, or maintenance on these systems.

Because BD retains exclusive control of all proprietary components, software code, updates, patches, and service tools, no external vendor possesses the technical data, permissions, or OEM authorization required to maintain or repair the IV Prep platform. Any maintenance or service performed by a non‑BD technician would immediately void the system’s warranty and would not be supported by CareFusion Solutions, LLC. As a result, only the manufacturer is able to provide the comprehensive maintenance, parts, software support, and system expertise required to keep the BD IV Prep solution operational and compliant with safety and performance standards, making CareFusion Solutions, LLC the only viable source for these services.

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

Market research for this requirement was completed under Market Research Acquisition ID 36C261-25-AP-3414, dated June 2, 2025, and included a review of VetCert, SAM.gov, GSA Advantage, and FPDS to determine whether any vendors other than the OEM could provide authorized support for the BD Pyxis IV Prep system. Although numerous vendors were listed under NAICS 541519, none were identified as authorized or certified to service, maintain, or support BD Pyxis systems. FPDS records confirmed that similar requirements—such as Contract 36C26123P0241—were previously procured directly from CareFusion Solutions, LLC, validating that the OEM has historically been the sole capable source for these services. To further verify market availability, the Government contacted BD directly, and the OEM confirmed that no third-party vendors are permitted or certified to provide installation, maintenance, or software support for BD Pyxis IV Prep or its associated components. Based on these findings, the market research concluded that CareFusion Solutions, LLC remains the only source able to meet the technical, proprietary, and support requirements of this procurement.

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.

Edward Hunter Date Contracing Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466