BNJA HemoSphere_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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

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: 36C244-24-AP-1284

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, 1111 East End Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. 2237# 642-24-1-315-0022.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The anesthesiology department of the Philadelphia VAMC has a brand name requirement for two (2) Edwards LifeScience HemoSphere Advanced Monitoring Systems. This is a new requirement that will be met with a firm fixed-price contract.

The total estimated cost of this acquisition is $

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Edwards HemoSphere is an all-in-one, advanced patient monitoring platform that provides predictive insights into pressure, flow, and tissue oximetry. The predictive nature of the platform significantly reduces the incidences and longevity of intraoperative hypotension (low blood pressure during surgery) which is particularly important while treating high-risk patients.

The Edwards HemoSphere is the only monitor offering predictive monitoring which enables proactive patient management. Due to being one of two facilities in the VISN 4 network capable of perfoming Inpatient Complex procedures, many high-risk Veteran Patients will be referred to the Philadelphia VAMC. The complexity of the procedures justifies advanced technology equipment to decrease recovery times and increase patient safety.

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

The contract specialist posted an RFI to SAM with no response and followed up with a search in GSA which yielded no results. The CS then looked online to determine there are no other patient monitors with the Edwards HemoSphere’s capabilities. Edwards has one authorized reseller which limits the competition between two sources.

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.

Victoria Droz Contrating Officer

VICTORIA

DROZ

Digitally signed by

VICTORIA DROZ

Date: 2024.09.13 09:37:05 -04'00'