JNA Blood Pressure Cuffs_Redacted.pdf

Request for Small Business Justification Format >SAT

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 2 of 4 Revision: 04 Effective Date: 12/15/25 Acquisition ID#: 36C246-24-AP-2527

( ) (4) International Agreement per 41 USC §3304(a)(4) as implemented by RFO 6.103-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by RFO 6.103-5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by RFO 6.103-6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by RFO 6.103-7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition

Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The Draeger Blood Pressure Cuffs and EKG Cables is required to meet the operational requirements of the Pharmacy Department. The requested consumables are specifically designed for use with Salem VA Medical Center existing Daeger anesthesia machines and are required to maintain manufacturer specifications, ensure equipment reliability and preserve the manufacturer's warranty. These consumables are the only products that have been validated and approved for compatibility with the installed Draeger anesthesia systems. The use of consumables from another manufacturer could compromise equipment performance, invalidate the manufacturer's warranty, and introduce unnecessary clinical and patient safety risks. In addition, non-compatible products would require the establishment of a separate inventory and support system, resulting in increased costs for replacement equipment, inventory management staff training and Biomedical Engineering support. Standardizing consumables ensures continued compatibility with existing equipment, minimizes operational disruption, reduces costs.

The requested Draeger Brand consumables are the only products that satisfy the governments minimum needs and support continued safe and effective operation of the existing anesthesia equipment. Based on facility need and existing conditions, like or similar items will not suffice.

a. Only One Responsible Source (FAR 6.302-1) – The contracting officer (CO) has determined that OEM and its authorized distributor are the only firms capable of providing the equipments/items needed to prevent unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements.

b. Unusual and Compelling Urgency (FAR 6.302-2, 6.303-2(a)(9)(ii)) – N/A

c. Industrial Mobilization; or Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability (FAR 6.3) – N/A.

d. Authorized or Required by Statute (FAR 6.302-5) – N/A

e. National Security (FAR 6.302-6) – N/A

f. Public Interest (FAR 6.302-7) – N/A

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: Market research was conducted, details of which are in the market research section of this document. This effort did not yield any additional sources that can meet the Government’s requirements. There is several contractors that can provide the items/products as part of an Open Market contract. There is competition anticipated for this acquisition.

The VA Rule of Two cannot be met for this requirement. The Contracting Officer does not have a reasonable expectation of receiving 2 or more quotes from SDVOSB if we were to set this requirement aside as 100% SDVOSB.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and

Reasonable: The Contracting Officer will determine that prices will be fair and reasonable based on a comparison of the proposed prices with prices found reasonable on previous purchases. Prior to award price analysis of the proposed contract will be performed and documented to sufficiently determine that the cost to the Government of the proposed acquisition will be fair and reasonable. CO recommends the government’s most advantageous acquisition strategy is to solicit as Open Market Small Business

Request for Small Business Justification Format >SAT

VHAPG Part 806.3 OFOC Page 3 of 4 Revision: 04 Effective Date: 12/15/25 Acquisition ID#: 36C246-24-AP-2527

Set-Aside Open Market utilizing FFP to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable IAW FAR Part 19.502-2 and FAR Part 12.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the

Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Market research was limited to due to the brand-name only status of this requirement. The OEM have identified authorized distributors/resellers. The CO researched all required sources and deemed that the items are available from the authorized distributors/resellers. The CO intends to pursue this requirement as Small Business Set-Aside Open Market utilizing FFP to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable IAW FAR Part 19.502-2 and FAR Part 12.

The Buy American Act is applicable IAW Reference FAR 25, the requested item will be supply by domestic end vendor.

The NMR was considered/assessed for this requirement, and it has been determined an SBA NMR Class Waiver dated June 2022 does exist for NAICS 339113, however not related to this requirement. The NMR will not be applicable, this will be Open Market Small Business Set-Aside.

Used Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) database to identify certified capable SDVOSBs and VOSBs. DSBS search conducted on 08/07/2026 utilizing NAICS 339113 and keyword “Blood Pressure Cuffs” revealed 58 Small Business: 12 SDVOSBs and 14 VOSBs

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: No additional facts are necessary or available.

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

L1 Enterprise, LLC, A2A Integrated Logistics, Inc. Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions, Altitude Technologies Inc dba Chinook Medical Gear, Diverse Specialties, LLC and Draeger, Inc.

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any

Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: Currently, there are no actions that can be taken or available to remove or overcome barriers to competition. NCO 6 will continue to conduct market research to ascertain if there are changes in the marketplace that would enable competition for future actions.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona

Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name: Douglas Beaver Date Title: Admin Officer Facility: NCO 06

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.