D.2 BEDS AND MATTRESSES JA REDACTED.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Brand Name Only Award IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C256-21-AP-2361

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16 (NCO 16)2002 Holcombe Boulevard (90C) Houston, TX 77030 purchase request 598-21-3-300-0116.

Item Size Qty Brand 36x80 Norix Protege Bed Color Khaki

Each 52 Norix

36x80 Remedy Blue Sealed Seemed Mattress

Each 55 Norix

Sizewise 35x82 Sleep Deck Behavioral Health Bed with 250lb Weight Capacity Color Cocoa

Each 26 Sizewise

35x82 Mattress RF Weld Seam Sizewise

7770-V803582DBH

Each 26 Sizewise

Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: These are beds and mattresses for the John L. McClellan Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) 4300 W 7th Street Little Rock AR 72205.

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The VAMC has a need for beds and mattresses required to match existing furniture and conform to VAMCs current inventory and sterilization standards. Brand Name Only is required to supplement existing Norix beds for furniture standardization. Brand Name Only is required for Sizewise beds to conform to current sterilization standards. Standardization of beds and mattresses ensures that the same grade, wood finish, metal structure, size, and quality of supplies is provided. This allows patient care providers to use standard procedures including but not limited to the prevention of microorganisms and pathogens contamination spread, effective inventory management, and effective use of clinical space in order to ensure and enhance patient safety and the quality of care for Veteran patients.

Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A survey of the mandatory sources, strategic sources, and national contracts indicate that this requirement can only be met by the manufacturer or authorized distributors for Norix and Sizewise products. Three SDVOSBs capable of partially meeting this requirement responded, one SB capable of partially meeting this requirement responded.

D.2 JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL BRAND NAME ONLY 36C25621Q0773

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.