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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: 36C261‐19‐AP‐3505

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare

System. Purchase Request #593‐19‐2‐8073‐0021

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

Laerdal Sim Man ALS, accessories, software license, and implementation: Est. $91,386.00 It’s intended use is to simulate a wide variety of medical emergencies and trauma situations, including respiratory and cardiac arrest situations and to aid in moulage events to recreate situations similar to the 10/01/2017 situation in Las Vegas, NV.

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

The VA has used and provided training using Laerdal equipment since at least 2011. Several programs, including Out of Operating Room Airway Management (OOORAM) were taught originally with Laerdal equipment and the plan is to continue training using Laerdal equipment. Different equipment will require new installation, possible room modification, certification of equipment with current systems, and recertification of all staff. Changing the training equipment will impact program such as OOORAM, which would require diversion of VA resources and could prove detrimental to the patient.

Purchasing from another manufacturer would require additional training on the new equipment, would eliminate VASNHS from national training conducted on Laerdal equipment, and would require additional equipment to tie the simulation equipment into our patient monitors. This will also prevent the facility from training with our local community partners.

Not utilizing Laerdal equipment would require the VASNHS to purchase additional equipment to tie into the patient monitors and equipment. The simulation room is outfitted with medical equipment that is compatible with Laerdal equipment. Any other vendor would need to be compatible with a several pieces of equipment. Compatibility issues may require additional funding and technical assistance from multiple vendors.

Different vendors would require the VASNHS to purchase a new Audio/visual system for the Simulation Center to work with a different brand. This purchase will supplement current Laerdal equipment for the expansion of additional training.

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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

FPDS was searched to see if simulated/ training mannequins were purchased in the past. There are maintenance purchase orders in FPDS for the VA. According to an FBO historical search and a Google search, there are equal to items available in the market. Based on the customer’s procurement package, this is a brand name only requirement (See LSJ). No results were found on GSA or NAC.

According to the Laerdal website, there are 2 SDVOSBs listed as authorized distributors. No exclusions were found in both vendors in SAM. A search in VIP shows that only Beacon Point Associates was verified. BMK Ventures is not verified in VIP. This will be a single source procurement to an authorized SDVOSB distributor.

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.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106‐3. See the

S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

Carol Lam Date Contracting Officer