Attachment A Justification for Philips Monitors_Redacted.pdf

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: 36C246-23-AP-2728

1. Contracting Activity: Network Contracting Office NCO 06, 100 Emancipation Dr., Hampton, Virginia 23667, for the Salisbury VAMC 1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144. PR NUMBER: 659-23-2-048-0181 and 659-23-2-048-0200.

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

The Salisbury's VAMC is requesting brand name only Phillips IntelliVue MX550 Pre-OP Monitors. These devices provide bedside monitoring of patient’s vital signs with battery backup.

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

This is a brand name justification. The Philips IntelliVue MX550 equipment will be an extension of a equipment already in use at the facility. The medical center is expanding and renovating the operating room. The medical center has standardized to this equipment throughout the facility for safety, competencies, maintenance, biomed training etc. The monitors being procured are only compatible with the Philips receivers currently used throughout the hospital. Procuring another brand is not in the best interest of the government because another brand would not be compatible with the receivers the facility utilizes.

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

Searches of VetCert, GSA, NAC, and SAC were performed. The Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM (Philips Healthcare) is a Large Business. One SDVOSB and the OEM were identified that can provide the required equipment.

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.

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