P03 - Attachment 1 Single Source Justification.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C242-25-AP-1283

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2) in support of VISN 02, East Orange VA Medical Center at 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, New Jersey 07018.

2237 #: 561-25-2-2238-0093

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The VA Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence at the NJ War Related Illness and Injury Study Center provides state-of-the-art cardiopulmonary assessments for Veterans, and is requesting for the purchase of one (1) Cosmed Stressecho 1200 K Supine Ergometer, cable, installation and training - Brand Name Only. This ergometer will provide the essential flexibility in performing dynamic stress echocardiography ultrasounds. This tilt table cycle ergometer with provide the necessary needs to perform stress echocardiography on research participants with high comfortability.

The Cosmed Stressecho 1200 K Supine Ergometer, with its tilt-recline feature is a versatile tool for dynamic stress echocardiography examinations, offering adjustable angle of inclination between 0 and 45°. Its drop section and adjustable support elements ensure patient stability in the lateral position. With a weight capacity of up to 160 kg, remote motor control, load range from 6 to 1000 watts, upholstery colors, universal interfaces, and wide expansion options.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The tilt table ergometer must interface with existing laboratory equipment – Cosmed Quark (metabolic unit) and Cosmed T12x (electrocardiography). The echocardiography is a primary outcome for the research study. The proposed ergometer is the only device on the market to facilitate a non-invasive echocardiographic examinations and will interface with our current cardiopulmonary equipment.

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4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted from January 31, 2025 through February 28, 2025 which included searches in SBA VetCert, SBA Small Dynamics business search tool (DSBS), VHA NAC, GSA Advantage, GSA eLibrary, FPDS and posting a sources sought notice in SAM.gov - Contract Opportunities and GSA eBuy.

On January 31, 2025, a search of the SBA VetCert to identify Certified SDVOSB/VOSB vendors was conducted using NAICS code 334510 yielded 322 certified SDVOSB/VOSB potentially capable of providing the equipment. This search was conducted for compliance with the market research requirement. The information gathered lacks the ability to provide insight if the SD/VOSB vendors that are registered under this specific NAICS code are authorized distributors or capable of providing the requested equipment.

On January 29, 2025, a search of the SBA DSBS database was conducted usings NAICS code 334510 and keyword “Ergometer” to search for SD/VOSB vendors revealed that there are zero (0) SDVOSB and zero (0) VOSB in their database.

Another search of the SBA DSBS database was conducted usings NAICS code 334510 showed 1920 small business potentially capable of providing the equipment.

However, a search using the same NAICS code of 334510 and keyword “Ergometer” revealed that there are zero (0) small business vendors potentially capable of providing the equipment.

On February 03, 2025, a search on FPDS was conducted using keyword “Ergometer” showed that the agency had awarded 139 actions since May 2006 from various sources.

A search of the VHA NAC, GSA Advantage and GSA eLibrary website was conducted using the keyword “Ergoselect 1200” revealed that there are no potential sources for the requested item through the Government-wide databases.

This is a brand name only request, and in order to ascertain the precise number of parties that can supply the required item, a sources sought notice under notice ID # 36C24225Q0299 was posted on SAM.gov/Contract Opportunities and on GSA eBuy with notice ID # RFQ1742343 on February 03, 2025, with responses due back on February 11, 2025. DISE LLC, an SBA VetCert certified SDVOSB vendor, and Cosmed USA, Inc., a small business, responded and provided documentation that they are able and authorized to distribute the required items. While the sources sought announcement on GSA eBuy obtained one (1) response from a small business, Electro Medical Equipment CO. Inc. dba. EME Company, however, they responded with a “no quote” stating they do not sell these products or services.

Based on the market research conducted, the VA rule of two cannot be met as there are no two or more SBA VetCert certified SDVOSBs or VOSBs were identified that

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5. 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.

Name: Myra Florisa N. Green Date: 03/11/2025 Title: Contract Specialist

MYRA GREEN Digitally signed by MYRA GREEN Date: 2025.03.11 09:05:39 -04'00'