JA- 693-22-1-179-0014 - Echocardiogram Beds -SIGNED.pdf

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:PR: 36c244-21-AP-4832

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, Station 693, Wilkes-Barre VA Medical

Center, 1111 East End BLVD, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711. PR: 693-22-1-179-0014.

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

The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has a new brand name only requirement for two Echobed X echocardiogram beds. The beds will be utilized in the expansion of cardiology services to the Allentown AOPC and at the medical center for MIT echocardiogram.

The estimated amount for this procurement is $14,696.96.

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

The medical center requires the brand name Echobed X for standardization purposes across the Cardiology Department. The Echobed X is already in use within the Cardiology Department and offers one hand rapid release which is a patented feature unique to the Echobed X. The Echobed X also includes patient back support which is ADA compliant and is bariatric weight bearing up to 600 pounds. These features along with the bed already being in use at the medical center result in only the Echobed X meeting the needs of the medical center to provide cardiac care to veterans.

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

Market research was conducted via SAM, VIP, Google, and FPDS. Posted Sources Sought Notice #36C24421Q1185 to beta.sam.gov and received two responses SDVOSB distributors. There is a Small Business Administration (SBA) waiver hospital beds with the appropriate NAICS code 339113.

In addition, small business manufacturer provided supporting documentation to confirm their SDVOSB exclusive distributors.

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.

Andrea Aultman-Smith Caroline Robinette

CONTRACTING OFFICER BRANCH CHIEF

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