J and A Part813.106 Under SAT - GE Logiq Fortis - signed_Redacted.pdf

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 1 of 2

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: 36C255-22-AP-3461

1. Contracting Activity:

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS. 66048

Department of Veterans Affairs, Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, 5500 E. Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, KS. 67218-1607

Funding:

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

GE Logiq Fortis ultrasound for Wichita VA is replacing the current GE Logiq E9 ultrasound machine that is running Windows 7 and is not compliant with new EHRM requirements. The E9 software cannot be updated to Windows 10, therefore needing replaced. The GE Logiq Fortis ultrasound will continue the standard of care for equipment in the ultrasound clinic. The GE Logiq Fortis transducers are compatible with the five GE Logiq E10 machines currently in use at the Wichita VA.

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

The replacement GE Logiq Fortis ultrasound system must comply with Windows 10 EHRM requirements and be fully functional with existing GE Logiq ultrasound transducers and software platform. This equipment is used for diagnostic and screening of outpatients, inpatients, interventional procedures, and the emergency room. Obtaining a different brand of machine will require replacement transducers and is not cost effective.

Accepting other brands would result in acquiring additional equipment, affect user’s skillset, training, and knowledge of existing equipment. Accordingly, the GE Logiq Fortis ultrasound system is the only Brand capable of meeting the standard of care for ultrasound equipment described in Section 2 above without the Veteran’s Health Administration experiencing substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition.

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

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

Market Research showed small business firms are capable of providing this requirement on the Open Market.

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.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

08/17/2022 Emilio Ballentos Date Contracting Officer

Emilio Ballentos 632259

Digitally signed by Emilio Ballentos 632259 Date: 2022.08.17 09:01:12 -05'00'