V797P2239D-011.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A)

For Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

1. Acquisition Plan Action ID:

36C25219AP1187

2. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Great Lakes Acquisition Center, NCO-12

115 South 84th Street, Suite 101

Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476

Edward Hines Jr. VAH

5000 South 5th Avenue

Hines, IL 60141-5000

2237 Number: 578-19-2-969-0023

3. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved:

This is a justification and approval for a sole source procurement which will be awarded as a new firm-fixed-priced delivery order for required Patient Monitors that will be used in the

Nursing, Emergency Departments at the Edward Hines Jr. VAH.

4. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $362,021.62.

The equipment required under this action is Patient Monitors which will be used in the Nursing, Emergency Departments at the Edward Hines Jr. VAH. The equipment required under this action is for Patient Monitors manufactured by GE.

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Description:

0001 16 EA 2075344-008 Carescape Life Upgrade Program for B450 ESPV2 Upgrade from DASH

0002 16 EA 2066520-001 B450 Recorder Option

0003 16 EA 2064298-001 B450 TR72 - 72 Hour Trending License

0004 16 EA 2064307-001 B450 PQTC Multi-Lead QT/QTC Analysis License

0005 16 EA 2064493-001 B450 P12R - 12RL Reconstructed 12-Lead ECG License

0006 16 EA 2064494-001 B450 AMSE Muse View License

0007 16 EA 2066381-001 Power Cord, USA/Canada 8FT Angle

0008 16 EA 2062895-001 Battery FLEX-3S2P 10.8V 10650 LI-IOIN SMBUS

0009 16 EA M1199049

Carescape Respiratory Module E-sCO, Single Width Module w/CO2 & O2

Airway

0010 16 EA M1200227 D-Fend Pro+ Water Trap, green, single patient use

0011 16 EA 2041390-001 Masimo SPO2

0012 16 EA 2041575-003 Invasive Pressures

0013 16 EA 2041390-041 Battery

0014 16 EA 2027263-002 Masimo Interconnect Cable with LNCS Connector

0015 16 EA 2027258-001 Sensor LNCS DC-1 Adult

0016 16 EA 2058203-002

DINACLICK Air Hose, 12" Care Hose with Rectangle Connector to Adult 2T

DINACLICK Connector

0017 16 EA 2059303-001 SOFT-0CUF Assortment Kit, 2T DINACLICK 20/Pk

0018 16 EA 2106308-001 ECG Trunk Cable, 12-Lead AHA

0019 16 EA 2106391-001 ECG Lead Wire Set, 5-lead grabber

0020 16 EA 2106393-003 ECG Lead Wire Set, 5-Lead V2-6 Grabber

0021 1 EA 2092695-003 Carescape Central Station VS New SW with Integrated MAI 700

0022 1 EA 2092863-002 ADT Picklist License

0023 1 EA 2063806-013 PRN 50-M+ 2" Strip Printer

0024 1 EA 2039670-001 CIC Laser Printer

0025 1 EA 2100519-001 CSCS V2 Strip Printer Accessory Kit

0026 1 EA 2016373-400 CSCS Clinical User & Configuration Training

0027 2 EA 2078763-002 Display Port to Display Port Cable 3M Length for CSCS x2 Display

0028 1 EA 2095314-001 27" Non-Touch LCD Remote Display

0029 1 EA 2103211-001 Extender Display Port Video and Ext Audio

0030 1 EA M1001542

Pivot Arm, Wall Mount for LCD Display D-LCC12A, D-LCC15 D-LCC17 & D-

LCC19

0031 10 EA 878034 Nasal Sampling Line Adult 2M 10pcs

0032 12 EA 2098503-001 VHM-PL (Locking) Variable Height Arm, 15-30lbs

0033 2 EA 9002796-011 5 Wheel Roll Stand Dash with Adapter Plate

0034 2 EA M1043105 Patient Monitor Quick Mount

0035 1 EA 2054059-068 Muse - Monitoring Gateway Compatible 2/Muse V8 & V9

0036 12 EA 2036075-034 Network Design/Consult Seg Network

0037 12 EA 2036075-006 Network Equipment w/HP

0038 1 EA 2036075-011 Network Equipment UPS

0039 12 EA 2036075-012 Network Equipment Install

0040 12 EA 2036075-020 Network Drop Install with Cat6, Dust Carts

0041 1 EA

NETWORKING IN

NT=BR

Router Reconfiguration Between IX and Hospital Networks

0042 10 EA 2016373-349 Patient Monitoring Clinical Applications Training on site – 1-day training

0043 1 EA PROMO-088 Configuration On-Site Carescape BX50 Monitors Per unit 2Day

5. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or

Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in

VAAR 819.7007 or 819.7008 up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below:

( X ) 819.7007 Sole source awards to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

or

( ) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a verified veteran-owned small business

6. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition

Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

The GE Carescape B450 monitoring system is being required. The Edward Hines Jr. VAH is standardizing the facility patient monitors with the GE monitoring system. Currently GE products are being utilized and will be available for trade in value. The GE Dash monitors are currently being used and are at the end of the life cycle. The GE Carescape B450 monitoring system is part of the continued facility wide upgrade (B450 Upgrade Program).

Over the past 2-years, the Hines VAH has been conducting a facility wide B450 upgrading within many services and units. This requirement ensures that standardization is present throughout the facility. This standardization will result in improving both training and service repairs of the staff. Nursing staff will be able to cross cover multiple units, in having same products in place. While the HTM department will be able to service products faster in having standardized products in place.

The B450 Upgrade Program at the Hines VAH, over the past 2 years, includes purchases of the

B450 or B650 GE Carescape Monitors including last years purchase for the MICU was B450 upgraded; approximately 16 monitors, to where the facility is on schedule with FY19 procurement packet by the Surgery Service for the same upgrade, another 16 monitors, within that procurement is also B450 upgrades in Operating Rooms, Ambulatory Surgery Unit for another 10-12 monitors per unit).

If the monitors were another manufacturer, it would result in increased costs up to $165,000.00 for trade in value, just on the Emergency Room monitors. There is additional trade in values that will be obtained within the other monitors procurements part of the B450 Upgrade Program at the Hines VAH. Recent purchases part of the B450 Upgrade Program has resulted in discount savings of approximately $272,000.00 in trade in value.

7. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies:

The OEM, GE, stated TrillaMed, LLC is the only authorized SDVOSB distributor authorized to use GE’s NAC FSS contract. TrillaMed, LLC is a VIP certified SDVOSB.

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

Reasonable:

i/a/w: FAR 8.404(d) GSA prices have already been determined fair and reasonable.

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

Market Research Was Not Conducted:

VIP search was conducted using the search criteria of NAICS Code: 334510, the search resulted in 166 matches. A second search was conducted using the search criteria of NAICS Code:

334510 and the Keyword: GE, the search resulted in ninety (90) matches.

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

FSS search conducted, GE (Other Than Small Business) is the OEM and has a VA NAC FSS contract which includes this equipment. GE’s NAC contract is V797P2239D and the corresponding SIN Category is 65IIA A-50A Vital Signs Monitors. There are multiple

SDVOSB’s also listed under this SIN Category.

The manufacturer, GE has stated via e-mail they have authorized distributors. GE stated

TrillaMed, LLC is the only authorized distributor authorized to use GE’s NAC FSS contract.

TrillaMed, LLC is a VIP certified SDVOSB.

Based on the information provided above, TrillaMed, LLC is an SDVOSB and authorized to use

GE’s NAC FSS contract, therefore will be sole sourced a delivery order i/a/w: VAAR 819.7007.

10. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

None. Sole source award to a verified service-disabled veteran-owned small business.

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

TrillaMed, LLC.

12. 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:

n/a https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%205_2.html#wp1107980 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%205_2.html#wp1107990

13. 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.

Philip J. Chiaramonte

Health Systems Specialist

Edward Hines Jr. VAH

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

a. Contracting Officer or Designee’s Certification (required): 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

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $700K):

I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Daniel Rasmussen

Equipment Team Branch Chief NCO-12 https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx