36F79718D0321-018.pdf

36C244 20 AP 2354

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405 6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244 20 AP 2354

(1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 04), 1010 Delafield Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. 2237# 542 20 2 0999 0005

(2) Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501). This new urgent and compelling requirement for a task order to be placed against National Acquisition Center Contract 36C10G19D0003 for Puritan Bennett™ 980 ventilator. The Puritan Bennett ventilators will help enable Veterans to breathe while recovering from Convid19. The design provides more natural ventilation to help improve patient comfort. The interface features a highly customizable display with intuitive screen navigation.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 36C10G19D0003 Name of Proposed Contractor: MARATHON MEDICAL CORPORATION Street Address: 3251 LEWISTON ST., #16 City, State, Zip: Aurora, CO 80011 Phone: 303 339 4305

(3) Description of Supplies or Services:

VISN 4 is requesting an emergency procurement of Puritan Bennett ventilators and parts due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID 19). This emergency requirement is needed to ensure all 9 facilities located throughout the VISN have the necessary equipment needed to support patient care. The Puritan Bennett™ 980 ventilator provides a unique ventilator assurance feature which in the event of certain system failures, will continue to deliver ventilatory support as close to the preset settings as feasible, and has an integrated expiratory filtration system.

Description Quantity Price

980S3ENDIUUS – PURITAN BENNETT VENTILATOR 97

10086049 PB980 HUMIDIFIER BRACKET 97

10086050 PB980 CYLINDER MOUNT 97

10086042 BATTERY, PB RECHARGABLE LITHIUM 97

Breakdown of each facilities requirement

FACILITY TYPE OF VENT MODEL QTY

ERIE VENTILATORS: INTENSIVE CARE COVIDIEN 980 4

LEBANON VENTILATORS: INTENSIVE CARE COVIDIEN 980 7

PHILADELPHIA VENTILATORS: INTENSIVE CARE COVIDIEN 980 30

PITTSBURGH VENTILATORS: INTENSIVE CARE COVIDIEN 980 35

WILKES BARRE VENTILATORS: INTENSIVE CARE COVIDIEN 980 12

WILMINGTON VENTILATORS: INTENSIVE CARE COVIDIEN 980 9

(4) Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

FAR 8.405 6(a)(1)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays: Due to the Nationwide Coronavirus Pandemic VISN 4 is in desperate need of Ventilators & parts in order to provide necessary patient care to our Veterans.

(5) Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value: Marathon Medical Corporation is a Service Disable Veteran Owned Business awarded a VA National Acquisition Center Contract for all the items requested. Due to the urgency it is in the Government’s best interest to procure these ventilators from Marathon Medical quickly due to the current demand for ventilators and from a known responsible source.

(6) Describe the Market Research Conducted: Vendor Information Pages and the National Acquisition Center Med Surg Catalog search tool.

(7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification: Due to the increase in patients testing positive of the COVID 19 virus, this is an emergency requirement.

(8) A Statement of the Actions: Covid19, Urgent and Compelling

(9) Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4. (This signature is the requestor’s supervisor, fund control point official, chief of service or someone with responsibility and accountability.)

March 20, 2020 Date

VISN 4 Healthcare Technology Manager

(10) Approvals in accordance with the 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.

March 20, 2020 Andrew Taylor Date Contracting Officer

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $700K):

I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Date Branch Chief NCO4 – Commodities Team 2

HIGHER LEVEL APPROVAL (Required for orders over $700,000):

c. VHA RPO HCA Review and Approval (over $700,000 to $68 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for restricting consideration of the Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4.

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