C03 LSJ 36C26126Q0755 Philips Patient Monitors Brand Name only_Final.pdf

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Sole Sources Page 1 of 3 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: 36C261-26-AP-2846

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

GSAM Subpart 538.71— Federal Supply Schedule Ordering Procedures

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-26-AP-2803 Physio Monitors

JOFOC Tracker#: FY26 NCO 21 1462

(1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, located at 6900 N. Pecos Rd., North Las Vegas, NV, 89086-4400, in support of VISN 21 VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) at 10535 Hospital Way, Mather, CA, 95655.

2237#: 593-26-2-163-0019

(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). Replacement of current Philips Physiological Monitors at VASNHCS as a brand name only new requirement.

Name of Proposed Contractor: The MacLean Group, LLC. (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB))/ 36F79723D0201

Street Address: 2233 Watt Ave., Ste. 296 City, State, Zip: Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone: 919-915-2877

Name of Proposed Contractor: Glomax, Inc. (SDVOSB)/ 36F79719D0102 Street Address: 11650 Olil Rd., Ste. 1000-285 City, State, Zip: Fishers, IN 46037 Phone: 317-437-7599

Name of Proposed Contractor: Philips Healthcare (Other than Small Business)/ 36F79720D0042

Street Address: 222 Jacobs St.

City, State, Zip: Cambridge, MA 02141 Phone: 617-894-4843

(3) Description of Supplies or Services: Replacement of current Philips Physiological Monitors at VASNHCS as a brand name only new requirement.

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Sole Sources Page 2 of 3 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#: 36C261-26-AP-2846

The estimated value of the proposed action is

Replacement of current Philips Physiological Monitors at Veterans Administration (VA) Northern California Health Care Services (VANCHCS).

(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.

GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(i): The need is of such unusual urgency that following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling that need:

GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(ii): Only one source is capable of providing the products, services, or solution required at the level of quality required because the products, services, or solutions are unique or highly specialized: These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment that are peculiar to one manufacturer, Philips.

Other vendor systems will not work on Philips infrastructure due to proprietary communication protocols. Philips uses unique networking standards for data exchange, which are not compatible with other vendors. Current workflows and interfaces are optimized for Philips systems which means that switching vendors would require custom middleware or full IT redesign. In addition, accessory compatibility is compromised since cables, sensors, and modules are vendor-specific, meaning existing accessories cannot be reused. Introducing a new vendor/system would require FDA compliance checks and extensive validation, adding time and cost

GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(iii): The order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an FSS order already issued on a competitive basis:

GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(iv): It is necessary to place the order with a particular FSS contractor to satisfy a minimum guarantee established in the FSS BPA:

GSAM 538.7104-3(b)(v): A law expressly authorizes or requires that the purchase be made from a specified source:

(5) Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value consistent with GSAM 538.7102-2(b)(4) to aid the contracting officer in making this best value determination: Given the identification of qualified vendors on GSA contracts—including both large business and SDVOSB options—the recommended acquisition approach represents the best value consistent