Sole_Source_Justification.pdf

6. What is the mission/patient impact if a solicitation was posted for competition allowing vendors to offer alternative/similar products for customer review?

Would possibly need to aquire new software, systems and equipment to maintain a effective security surveillance operation plan.

7. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition:

8. Are there other vendors/sources available in the market that are authorized agents, distributors, or resellers of the manufactured product/services?

Current equipment still falls under warranty with ST AR Asset Security Company. At this time changing to a 3,d party maintenance organization will invalidate some of the warranties for existing hardware.

9. Statement of the actions that are being taken to remove or overcome any barriers to competition:

'Approved

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL

(For requirements >$3,000 up to $500,000)

D Disapproved

Comments: Sole Source: Star Asset has proprietary hardware and software installed in which performance by any other 3•d party service organization will void the current warranty.

Signature ofDirector/Chairm artment Head

D Approved

(Rev 3-1-05)

CONTRACTING ffFFICER APPROVAL

(For requirements >$3,000 up to $500,000)

D Disapproved X

Sole Source to Star Asset Security. Proprietary Hardware and Software currently installed.

Service maintenance performed by any 3rd party service provides will void the warranty.