Summary: Justification for Single Source Award

This is a Justification for Single Source Awards document submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under FAA RFO 12.102(a) for a procurement over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

The James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, NY is seeking to procure Capsa ACMI Medication Carts on a brand-name-only basis for use in the Community Living Center (nursing home). The carts will replace existing end-of-life medication wallcarts at the facility. The acquisition plan action ID is 36C242-26-AP-2946 with an 8-week performance period following award. The justification establishes that Capsa ACMI 9 high keyless carts are the only supply that meets the program office's specific requirements due to their ability to hold 8-12 patients' medications per cart with appropriate bin space, compatibility with the facility's existing IT infrastructure and medication management systems, and direct compatibility with medication carts already contained within the community living center. The document notes that competing brands offer similarly sized bins but with limited bin numbers, insufficient to support the facility's patient load. The procurement conducted market research via SBA DSBS (which returned three small disadvantaged business results), GSA searches, ADDS UP databases (identifying two previously awarded similar VA contracts), direct outreach to OEM Capsa Solutions LLC for authorized distributor information, and a sources sought notice posted to SAM.gov. The contracting officer certifies that the justification for single source award is accurate and complete.