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AP: 36C244-20-AP-3932 | PR: 529-20-3-094-0391 | X-Series Zoll Defibrillator

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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: 36C244-20-AP-3932

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, VA Butler Healthcare, 353 N. Duffy

Road, Butler, PA 16001. Purchase Request (2237) Number: 529-20-3-094-0391.

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

The Zoll X-Series Manual Monitor Defibrillator provides the ability to monitor, pace, shock, record, and transmit and print vital reports for Veterans experiencing a cardiac-related emergency. This new, brand name request for the Zoll Defibrillator allows VA Butler s Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) to transmit Electrocardiographs (EKG) to the receiving facility, Butler Memorial Hospital and Butler Ambulance Service. The Zoll Defibrillator is the only compatible equipment the VA Butler Healthcare, Butler Memorial Hospital and Butler Ambulance Service can utilize.

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 new, brand name request is peculiar to one manufacturer, Zoll Medical Corporation. The Butler VA Healthcare is required to purchase the Zoll Defibrillator due to its interoperability with Butler s local medical receiving facilities. By purchasing this equipment, it will ensure there are no delays in transferring Veteran care during cardiac related emergencies. Also, the leads for the Zoll Defibrillator are unique and if another brand was purchased the receiving medical care sites would need to remove the leads attached by VA medical providers and replace with leads compatible with Zoll. The unique leads offered by Zoll is a special wire that delivers energy from a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to the heart muscle. If Butler VA Healthcare purchased a different brand this would directly impact and jeopardize Veteran care.

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

To arrive at the most suitable, cost-effective solution for the Government, market research was conducted IAW FAR Part 10. The Contract Specialist (CS) searched all of the mandatory contract vehicles, the Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) and Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV), with no findings. The National Acquisition Center (NAC) search was conducted using the keyword phrase X- Series Manual Monitor Defibrillator the manufacturer Zoll Medical provides these supplies under contract V797D-40135, and After Action Medical and Dental Supply, LLC. In addition to the above searches, the General Services Administration (GSA) and Federal Supply Schedules (FSS) were searched using keyword phrase X-Series Monitor/Defibrillator and resulted in showing availability from two sources: Zoll Medical and After Action Medical and Dental Supply, LLC., a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB). Next, the CS posted a Request for Information (RFI) to Contract