36C77018Q0219-003.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval

For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

1) Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Network 15 Contracting Office 3450 South 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048

The purchase request number is 761-18-2-014-0113 Items are to be delivered to the Charleston CMOP.

2) Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: The Chelmsford CMOP, 10 Industrial Avenue, Chelmsford, MA 01824, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy is requesting approval to purchase BRAND NAME specific NDC MED SURG items. This is a new procurement and will be a firm fixed price contract. The total estimated value for this request is $REDACTED.

3) Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs:

S0473 - SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% IRRG SOLN 30ML

• NDC -64938000901

• Quantity of request: 360

• Supplier: WINCHESTER

Sal Jet Saline Solutions, manufactured by Winchester Laboratories, are Normal Saline solutions designed for wound irrigation. The unit dose packing makes these Sterile Saline Solutions more practical than using syringes and large bottles of saline. Sal Jet Normal Saline is perfect for moistening dressings, rinsing wounds, and devices.

The small packaging allows you to use a new unit for each application. Discard unused solution after a unit is opened.

Sal Jet Sterile Saline Solution Features and Benefits

• Convenient Single Use Packaging

• Sterile

• Perfect for Rinsing Wounds, Devices, and Moistening Dressings

• Small Enough to Carry in a Pocket

Sal Jet Sterile Solution Specifications

• Odorless

• Colorless

• Not Intended for Injection

The estimated Purchase Order value is for this request for this item is $REDACTED.

XH019 - LANCET, ACCU-CHEK FASTCLIX DRUM

• NDC/PART# 65702028810

• Quantity of Request: 180

• SUPPLIER – ROCHE

These special strips are designed to work with all models of Accu-Chek FastClix, the only one-click lancing system available with a drum. Accu-Chek lancets draw blood quickly and effectively for neat and easy application onto test strips. Each package comes with 102 lancets. Accu-Chek FastClix devices and test strips are sold separately.

Accu-Chek FastClix Lancets:

• For all models of Accu-Chek FastClix

• Accu-Check FastClix devices are sold separately

• The only 1-click lancing system with a drum

• Designed to reduce the pain of blood glucose testing

• Proven least painful and overall easiest to use

• Package contains 102 Roche lancets

The estimated Purchase Order value is for this request for this item is $REDACTED.

XH709 - CATH SET, INTERM 12FR C#28422

• NDC -99050728422 (NO SUBSTITUTES)

• Quantity of request: 576

• Supplier: COLOPLAST

Less than half the size of a standard male catheter, SpeediCath Compact Male can be stored, carried, used and disposed of more discreetly. It can be inserted without touching the coated section. It comes ready to use – for even greater convenience and discretion.

• All-in-one catheter and bag set that is instantly ready to use

• Small enough to keep in a pocket or handbag.

• The only compact and discreet catheter with an integrated and sterile bag

XI429 - CATH, INTERMITTENT VAPRO PLUS 14F H#71144

• NDC/PART# HOLLISTER #71144

• Quantity of request: 288

• Supplier: HOLLISTER

• Easy-to-carry package fits easily into a pocket or backpack

• Protective tip helps shield the sterile catheter from bacteria located within the initial 15 mm of the distal urethra

• Protective sleeve allows the catheter to be gripped anywhere along the length of the catheter

• Ready-to-use hydrophilic catheter with pure catheter hydration technology. Designed to be evenly lubricated for easy insertion

• Large finger hole with tear strip helps facilitate easy opening

• Smooth eyelets help ease of insertion and withdrawal

• Ring cap helps keep protective tip clean and protected until use

• Available in both 16" (40 cm) and 8" (20 cm) lengths

• Not made with natural rubber latex, phthalates-free PVC material

XT104 - BAG, URINARY DRAINAGE MERIT #FZ624

• NDC/PART# 97909000624/FZ624

• Quantity of request: 240

• SUPPLIER: MERIT

Merit Medical Systems Drainage Depot Bag with Soft Cloth backing, 600mL, Large Bore Tubing, Twist Drain Valve Drainage Depot, 600 ml bag. Comes with easy to use twist valve empty port, Velcro strap, adjustable tubing and soft cloth back for extra patient comfort

The estimated Purchase Order value is for this request for this item is: $REDACTED.

XZ173 - ONE TOUCH ULTRA (GLUCOSE) TEST STRIPS

• NDC/PART# 53885024510

• Quantity of request: 300

• SUPPLIER: LIFESCAN

The One Touch Ultra Diabetic Test Strip is the #1 Test Strip in the United States Fast Accurate Results, Results in just 5 seconds, Small Sample Size, Requires just a small amount of blood, Alternate Site Testing, Test from your fingertip, palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf.

Compatible: One Touch Ultra Blue Blood Glucose Test Strips are compatible with

• OneTouch Ultra2 Blood Glucose Meter

• OneTouch UltraSmart Blood Glucose Meter

• OneTouch UltraMini Blood Glucose Meter

• OneTouch Ultra Blood Glucose Meter

The estimated Purchase Order value is for this request for this item is $REDACTED.

XZ835 - RESERVOIR, MINIMED #MMT-332A

• NDC/PART# 43169786554/ MMT-332A

• Quantity of request: 1080

• SUPPLIER: MEDRONIC

Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Reservoir is intended for use with the MiniMed Paradigm™ 71x insulin pumps and infusion sets only. It is custom made for Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm™ 7 Series insulin pumps and can be used with all Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm™ infusion sets. User-filled reservoir holds up to 3ml of insulin Reservoir Size: 3.0 ml – MMT332A About MiniMed Paradigm 71x insulin Pumps: Can be hidden and worn under clothing for daily use. It is small and water resistant. Ref #: MMT-332A

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; Brand name description application applies.

5) Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): Within the VHA brand name products may be prescribed by physicians when in their clinical judgment, the brand name product will provide a better therapeutic outcome for patients. Brand name products are requested when there is a clinical requirement for the item. In this case, the brand specific item is requested on the list above.

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

The requesting pharmacy indicated these items could be obtained from the businesses listed above.

7) Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

The Chelmsford CMOP anticipates the cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

8) Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: After searching NAC & GSA, there are no available contracts for any of the items requested. A search of the Center for Veteran Enterprise Vendor Information Pages indicates there are 20 SDVOSB vendors which are engaged in the manufacture of med surg items. A query at the SBA Dynamic Search portal returned 519 possible small business vendors. However, these vendors are not engaged in manufacture, but are distributors for large business wholesalers. Because the Government is not allowed to do business using Wholesale Trade or Retail Trade NAICS codes, searches must be conducted using the manufacture NAICS code of 325413 In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing.

9) Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: N/A

10) Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: N/A

11) A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: At this time, the physician has stated the above-mentioned name brand products are the only brands that will meet the specific needs of the patients, however, we are still competing this amongst distributors.

12) Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304 and VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

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

Lori Nichols Fellows Date Contracting Officer, CMOP Team 2 Network Contracting Office 15

b) One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over $150K but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

James D. Justus Date Branch Chief, CMOP Team 2 Network Contracting Office 15