BNJA CO Welch Allyn Upgrade Signed_Redacted.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C244-25-AP-2670

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: 36C244-25-AP-2670

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, VA Pittsburgh

Healthcare System, University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. 2237# 646-25-2-230-

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System has a brand name requirement for 42 SureTemp Service Kits and 46 Connex Spot Monitor Service Kits to upgrade their current Welch Allyn Temperature Probes. This requirement will prolong the life and use of the current system and will ensure the most accurate readings possible in order to support the VAPHS initiation of their Sepsis Alert Program.

The estimated value of this procurement is

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Only the Welch Allyn service kits can be used to upgrade the current Welch Allyn vital signs monitors. There are no manufacturers providing compatible kits.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: These systems were purchased through a Strategic Acquisition Center Contract. The current SAC contract is 36C10G23D0031. Other items needed for the necessary upgrade the previously purchased systems were obtained though an available were purchased through an available Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) contract and through Defense Logistics Agency’s Electronic Catelog (ECAT). There are no existing contracts available to purchase the remaining items.

The medical facility found FSS contract, GS-21F-0083Y. The contracting officer reached out to the SAC contract holder as well as the SAC contract points of contact and did not receive a response. The contracting officer also posted a sources sought on the open market and received one response.

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C244-25-AP-2670

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.

Keri Hester

Contracting Officer

KERI HESTER

Digitally signed by KERI

HESTER

Date: 2025.06.13 15:56:31 -04'00'