Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT - Steris Innowave - print copy_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 SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-23-AP-1463

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Wilmington VA Medical Center, 1601 Kirkwood HWY, Wilmington, DE 19805. PR# 460-23-2-7241-0007

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

The Wilmington VA Medical Center is requesting a brand name Steris model Sonic Irrigator Thermal Disinfection & Robotic System that provides the ability to effectively clean reusable instruments for the DaVinci Surgical Robot. This system will provide the ability to not only thoroughly clean the equipment but thermally disinfect the inside of canulated instruments per AAMI ST79 Standards.

The estimated value of the procurement action is:

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

The Steris Irrigator is the only sonic irrigator that has the capability of increasing the reliability of the decontamination process for the Sterilization Processing Service. This technology improves the cleaning process and infection prevention outcomes. Similar systems only provide ultrasonic cleaning for lumened devices while the Steris model additionally provides thermal disinfection.

Additionally, this system delivers a soft shot of pulses made of compressed air through the lumens, and the spray arms assist in the drying process. Steris provides the only sonic irrigator on the market that achieves thermal disinfection.

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

The Steris Innowave Sonic Irrigator is unique to its manufacturer and is the only product that will meet the customer’s needs. A letter from the manufacturer stated this system is available from Steris and two Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Derrah Morrison Enterprises and 1st American Medical Distributors. The SDVOSB’s were verified and a GSA search was conducted. The GSA search showed only one supplier from a large business, Steris Corporation.

There is currently no SBA class waiver for this NAICS code and type of equipment. According to the NMR decision tree, this should be set-aside for Small Businesses on the open market.