S02_8__Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - Nurse Call signed Redacted.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#: 36C263-25-AP-2420

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: 36C263-25-AP-2420

1. Contracting Activity: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), NCO 23 Contracting

Office, 111 South 18th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68102

Requesting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, VAMC Minneapolis, 1 Veteran Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

2237 Number: 618-25-4-6954-0045 for Project # 618-CSI-230 Upgrade Cath Lab #4

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

This procurement is for construction services to Upgrade Cath Lab #4 at the Minneapolis VAMC. The scope includes everything necessary to renovate an existing ward that meets the requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The value of the brand name only item is listed below and the VAAR Construction magnitude for the entire project is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000.

a. Nurse Call Code Blue Station

i. Brand Name: Rauland

1. Rauland Responder 5 354015 Staff Assist / Code Station

ii. Value:

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

These items have been standardized throughout the Minneapolis VAMC. Installing a different manufacturers’ system will create significant duplication in cost for the facility, and in most cases the equipment will not function properly. All nurse call throughout the facility is Rauland Responder 4 and/or 5. New nurse call components must tie into the existing system, and only Rauland components are compatible.

Having multiple nurse call systems within the facility is not cost effective or practical for patient safety. The facility does not have the correct headend or master stations to work with other nurse call brands. In addition, medical center staff is currently trained in the maintenance and operation of the Rauland system, and spare parts for that system are kept on hand. If other systems are brought into the facility; patient safety will be at risk because the staff may not understand how to respond to multiple systems. Repairs will also take longer.