C01 - Award Notice Final.pdf

Good Morning/Afternoon, An award was made in support of the Alvin C York Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Please see below for award information.

Award: 36C24921F0215

Date: 3/16/2021

Awardee: Morning Star Industries 819 SW Federal Highway Suite 205 Stuart, Florida 34994.

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Thank you for participating and please remain vigilant for future opportunities.

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 03 Eff Date: 03/18/2021

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C249-21-AP-1592

(1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, Alvin C York Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The applicable 2237 number is 626-21-2-6096-0179.

(2) Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple- Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501).

Order against: FSS Contract Number: 47QSWA20D002D

Name of Proposed Contractor: Morning Star Industries Inc

Street Address: 819 SE Federal Hwy Ste 205

City, State, Zip: Stuart, FL 34994

Phone: 1-800-440-6050

(3) Description of Supplies or Services: The Alvin C York Veterans Affairs Medical Center submitted an urgent requirement or medical grade nitrile gloves for immediate use within their facility. The medical grade nitrile gloves are composed of a synthetic co-polymer, former through an acrylonitrile and butadiene combining process. These gloves can protect medical professionals from a variety of bodily fluids and pathogens that are encountered during examinations. The estimated value of the proposed action is $ .

(4) Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 03 Eff Date: 03/18/2021 was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order must not have been previously issued under sole source or limited source procedures.

FAR 8.405-6(b): Items peculiar to one manufacturer:

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing.

(5) Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) to aid the contracting officer in making this best value determination:

(6) Describe the Market Research Conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted: The VA National Acquisition Center, Federal Procurement Data System, Dynamic Small Business Search, Vendor Information Pages, System for Award Management, GSA eLibrary and GSA Advantage were queried using NAICS code 339113, product service code 6515, manufacturer Morningstar Industries and search term “nitrile glove”. Market research revealed the required gloves are available on GSA FSS contract 47QSWA20D002D.

(7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification: Due to the urgent and compelling nature of the requirement, Federal Acquisition Regulation 8.405-6(a)(1)(A) is applicable. The novel coronavirus, also known as SARS CoV-2, has established a foothold in medical centers throughout the United States. Additionally, variants from Brazil, South Africa and the United Kingdom have been detected in communities via routine and emergency testing strategies created by virologists. Medical professionals in the Veteran Health Administration have deployed consistent mitigation and treatment services to facilities and patients using personal protective equipment such as face shields, N95 masks, gowns, independent oxygen sources and medical grade gloves. Medical grade nitrile gloves are made of a synthetic co-polymer formed through an acrylonitrile and butadiene combining process. These gloves have a higher puncture and chemical resistance than latex and vinyl gloves and provide the necessary protection against pathogens and bodily fluids that medical professionals encounter during the medical examination process. Moreover, these gloves will provide the required protection that medical professionals need to protect the short- and long-term health of the veteran population that has been exposed to the novel coronavirus. Seeking competition for this requirement would needlessly injure the government and hinder their ability to provide congressionally mandated standards of care during a global pandemic.