JNA - BRAND NAME ONLY_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Only IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)

For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

1. Acquisition Plan Action ID:

36C25221AP0989

2. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs Great Lakes Acquisition Center, NCO-12 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101 Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476

William S. Middleton MVH 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705-2286

2237 Number: 607-21-2-6969-0008

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

Replacement of the William S. Middleton MVH 4A Nurse Call System. This is an extension of the existing ASCOM Telligence Nurse Call & IR system serving 8A/B, 7B and the rest of the Hospital.

ASCOM Telligence brand name only.

MIDMARK brand name only.

Qty.: Part Number: Description:

ASCOM BRAND NAME ONLY

1 HC-PC-DSK2-7 Nurse Station IR Listview PC 1 NGTELL62-S 6.2 base system bridge software 5 NGCISCO8-H Head-end IP data switch 1 NGTDSPA-H Nurse station staff console 29 NUDL4S-H 4-section LED corridor light 22 NUPSTN-H Single patient station 22 NUIAUX2-HU Dual Aux station 22 NUBAC37-H 37-pin break-away bed connector cable 22 NUHSDADVEP-H Pillow speaker 22 NUDM3-HU Customizable 3-button code blue / staff emergency call station 44 NUQIJA-H ¼’’ jack adapter 44 NUPC3-HU Pull for help lavatory & shower station 8 NUDUTY-HU Smart-enhanced staff / duty station 20 NGWDSP-HU VoIP ColorTouch Staff / Workflow station

MIDMARK BRAND NAME ONLY

1 VER-2037 IR system concentrator plus 1 VER-2407 IR system collector 48 VER-4432 IR system ceiling sensor 1 VER-0005 IR system badge tester 60 VER-1954 IR system badge (30RN & 30 CNA badges)

As required cabling, connectors, firestop, racking hardware, etc.

Estimated Amount:

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

At the William S. Middleton MVH, the ASCOM Telligence Nurse Call system is currently utilized in the ICU, OR, 7A, 7B and 6A areas. This Nurse Call System is replacing the end of life DuKane system, the ASCOM Telligence Nurse Call system needs to be duplicated in all areas.

The Nurse Call system is connected to the Code Blue notification system in the Call Center.

Having different Nurse Call systems, with servers trying to connect to that notification system would be extremely difficult. Having a consistent system throughout the facility will simplify maintenance support, education needs, and minimize part stock costs. If a different system was procured, it would cost approximately $1,328,437.50 to replace the entire Nurse Call system currently in place.

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

VIP search was conducted using the search criteria of NAICS Code: 334290, the search resulted in 197 matches. A second search was conducted using the search criteria of NAICS Code:

334290 and the Keyword: ASCOM, the search resulted in no vendor matches.

The SDVOSB / VOSB applicability to the NMR does apply to this procurement, as the IGCE is more than $10,000.00.

The Small Business applicability to the NMR does not apply to this procurement, as the IGCE is less than $250,000.00.

Ability One website search was conducted; Ability One does not provide the requirement.

FSS search conducted, resulting in no FSS contract holder that can provide the requirement.

Sources Sought 36C252Q0506 publishes to Contract Opportunities on 03/17/2021, responses required no later than 11:59 PM on March 23, 2021. The following vendors provided responses:

- MASTER COM, INC. – 13-019-1752 – Small Business – Authorized distributor for ASCOM and MIDMARK.

- STANDARD COMMUNICATIONS, INC. – 00-997-7963 – SDVOSB – Not offering the brand name required.

6. 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.

Thomas H. Chesak Contracting Officer NCO-12

Thomas H Chesak 676576

Digitally signed by Thomas H Chesak 676576 Date: 2021.04.19 15:01:05 -05'00'