Attachment C Single Source Justification.pdf

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 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Only / Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C258-21-AP-1343

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs

VISN 22

Phoenix, AZ Medical Center Contracting Agency: NCO22G 2237 #: 644-21-3-201-0101

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

The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) has a requirement for Zoll (Brand Name Only) Defibrillator Dashboard and Case Review software. This technology allows the Medical Center to view maintenance statuses and event logs. This is vital for tracking the defibrillators and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at the main facility and at the Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

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

The software is proprietary to Zoll Medical Corporation as it is connecting to and pulling information from defibrillators and AEDs manufactured by Zoll Medical. The existing inventory of defibrillators and AEDs at PVAHCS cannot be configured to communicate to any other software. As the software manufacturer, only Zoll Medical has the knowledge to configure the server that will host the software. The costs to remove and replace the current infrastructure with an alternative brand would be cost prohibitive and would cause unacceptable delays in the care and treatment of our Veterans.

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

Market research was not conducted. The software required to fulfill this requirement is proprietary.

The existing inventory of defibrillators and AEDs cannot be configured to communicate with any other software available in the marketplace.

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 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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.

Abdalia Smith Branch Chief / Contracting Officer

Abdalia R. Smith 690283

Digitally signed by Abdalia R.

Smith 690283 Date: 2021.07.07 17:36:08 -07'00'