JEFO MRI 660B50010 TKY 660B50012 VISN 19 SALT LAKE CITY UT RGB2_jms.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center on behalf of the George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The justification authorizes a sole-source delivery order against VA High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) ID/IQ Contract No. SPF2D1-17-D-0023 awarded to Siemens Medical Solutions for approximately $1,074,293.00. The acquisition seeks to upgrade the facility's Siemens Magnetom Skyra 3T MRI to a Siemens Vida Fit system. The current MRI equipment has reached end-of-life status with an unsupported chiller, making replacement necessary. The upgrade includes replacement of all software and hardware except for the MRI magnet, significantly reducing costs compared to a complete new MRI purchase ($1M upgrade versus $3M full replacement) while minimizing patient care disruption. Siemens is designated as the only capable source under the "Only One Capable Source" FAR exception because it is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only vendor capable of providing the specialized hardware and installation services required for compatibility with existing OEM components. The contracting officer determined the pricing to be fair and reasonable, consistent with contract prices established at award with no significant market condition changes. The justification received technical certification from the Facility Biomedical Engineer, contracting officer approval from the VA National Acquisition Center's High-Tech Medical Equipment Ordering Division, and competition advocate approval from the Strategic Acquisition Center and National Acquisition Center.