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

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID:

JOFOC Tracker #: #

1. Contracting Activity: Organizational Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Oklahoma VA Health Care System Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) Oklahoma City VA Medical Center 6162 South Willow Drive, Suite 300 921 N.E. 13th Street Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Oklahoma City, OK, 73104

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

Oklahoma VA Medical Center proposes to enter into a new firm-fixed price contract for MGC Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmograph with RTD. This is a Cardiopulmonary exercise machine that is needed by OKC VAMC’s Pulmonary Services.

The estimated value of the proposed action is:

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

This MGC Platinum Elite DX Body Plethysmograph with RTD combines, into one machine, several functions required by the OKC Pulmonary Services. It has the highest quality measurement with unparalleled ease, speed and comfort for both the technologist and the patient. Testing more patients with increased accuracy in less time. With an Interior volume of 726 L, the Platinum Elite Series body plethysmographs have the smallest footprint of any “body box” on the market while also being able to hold the most weight - ideal for small or crowded labs. The interior volume and the pressure of a body plethysmograph system work together to determine a patients volume of thoracic gas which works better when the interior volume is smaller. If the space directly under a patient’s legs and chair is open, it is a waste of open space that does not facilitate getting good noise-free data. The proprietary flow sensors save time between patients and provides maximum infection control while meeting or exceeding ATS/ERS standards and specifications. It also eliminates warm-ups, flow recalibration and the change of flow sensors with a simple snap-in setup for cost effectivness and faster testing.

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

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 2 of 2

Market Research was conducted by searching Vendor Information Pages (VIP), the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), GSA Advantage, and SAM.gov. Bravo Inc is identified as a SDVOSB capable of meeting this requirement as the sole distributor of the manufacturer, MGC Diagnostics.

MGC Diagnostics is the manufacturer and also a distributor for the requested items.

RFI’s were issued to several vendors to ascertain whether a like or equal system can be procured by other vendors, but no responses were noted.

5. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

Title: Respiratory Therapist Facility: OKC VAMC

6. 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.

Date

Contracting Officer Branch Chief, Supply 1

NCO 19