P03-36C249-22-AP-1441-Autotransfusionist-FAR 13.5-JA-Over-SAT-603-BC Signed-1_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

Attachment 1: Request for Sole Source Justification >SAT-$7.5M under FAR13.5

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.5

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C249-22-AP-1441 Autotra nsfusio nist Services- 603

1. Contracting Activity: DepartmentofVeteransAffairs, VISN 09, Louisville (Robley Rex) Veterans

Affairs Medical Center, Surgical Services, located at 800 Zorn Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206-1433, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 9. Purchase Requisition

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

This procurement is for the services of an Autotransfusionist during surgical procedures in accordance with FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items and specifically FAR

13.501 Special Documentation Requirements, where acquisitions conducted under Simplified

Acquisition Procedures are exempt from the requirements of FAR Part 6, but still require a justification using the format of FAR 6.303-2.

This action is to sole source a new requirement under a firm-fixed price contract for a per procedure use of the services provided by an autotransfusionist. The use of a transfusion machine allows for the salvaging of a Veterans blood when they undergo major surgical procedures. Currently the American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage and this has created the urgency to utilize every possible means necessary to salvage blood during the performance of all surgical procedures.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Reg uired to Meet the Agency's Needs:

Autotransfusion services needed in Surgical Services at the Robley Rex VAMC in Louisville

Kentucky. During complex surgical procedures, cell saver machines are utilized for Autologous blood recovery so the Veterans can take advantage of their own blood usage during these surgeries. The machines must be operated by a trained autotransfusionists during scheduled and added-on elective procedures. Additionally, these services must also be on call to cover urgent and emergent surgical cases on a 24/7 basis. Contractor has quoted a total contract cost of for a five year contract. In comparison the Governments IGCE is which is a difference of from that of the contractor.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Restricted Competition:

FAR 13. 5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercia I Items. The statutory a uthority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and is implemented by FAR 13.106-l(b)(2) for restricting competition on this procurement. Competition is restricted on this procurementfor the reason below:

(X) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements

( ) Unusual and Compelling Urgency

( ) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert

Services ( ) lnternational Agreement

( ) Authorized or Required by Statute

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