P03 - Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C250-25-AP-3664

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: 36C250-25-AP-3664

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program

Contracting Office 10, located at 6100 Oak Tree Boulevard, Independence, OH 44131, in support of VISN 10 VA Health Care System, 553-Detroit VA Medical Center at 4646 John R St, Detroit, MI 48201 Purchase Request: 553-25-3-063-0127

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a new requirement for One (1) NIM Vital monitoring system Bundle with Cart to replace the current NIM System that we currently have as it is end of life.

The supply to be provided is One (1) NIM Vital monitoring system Bundle with Cart to replace the current NIM System

1 CONSOLE NIM4CM01 NIM 4.0

2 POWER CORD 1897821 6 METER IEC320 115V

3 PATIENT INTERFACE NIM4CPB1 NIM 4.0

4 CONN CABLE NIM4CPB2 PAT INTFC NIM 4.0

5 INTFC ADAPTOR NIM4CAM1 MUTE PROBE

6 CART NIM4CC01 NIM 4.0

7 PROBE 8225825X 3PK INCREMT STD PRASS TIP

8 INTFC ADAPTOR NIMCAD400 NIM 4.0 INCREMT

The item to be procured are peculiar to one manufacturer Medtronic Xomed, Inc.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

There are several unique characteristics on the Nim Vital:

Proprietary technology that notifies you of real time nerve condition-visually and audibly.

The NIM Vital™ system is the only nerve monitoring system with NIM Nervassure™ continuous monitoring technology which provides unique real-time visual and audible feedback on nerve function. Superiority of continuous over intermittent intraoperative monitoring in preventing vocal cord palsy.

Wireless Patient Interface Boxes-simpler set up and reduces the risk of tripping over an additional wire. Wireless Muting. Smart troubleshooting pop ups alert staff to system issues and offer resolution protocols. The ability to create customer folders for each surgeon’s preferences, streamlining cases and shortening set up time. The https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C250-25-AP-3664

MEDTRONIC XOMED, INC. NIM Vital™ nerve monitoring system is also the standardized equipment among the area facilities.

IAW FAR6.302-5(a)(ii)

(a) Authority. (1) Citations: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(5) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(5).

(2) Full and open competition need not be provided for when–

(ii) The agency’s need is for a brand name commercial product for authorized resale.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

Market research was conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10 and VAAR 810.001-70 and is include in the requirement briefcase meta-tagged P02. After posting to eBuy one quote was received and an attempt to award was made during the award process the contractor notified the Government that they were in the process of removing all Medtronic items from their FSS and government schedules. Based on the previous market research and the results of the failed FAR 8 solicitation the CO reviewed the prior open market award 36C25023P1798 two quotes were received. In accordance with the NMR decision tree the requirement is under SAT and there are SDVOSB distributors available this requirement should be set-aside for SDVOSB. The requested product is made in America and should not require a BAA Waiver.

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.

Christopher A. Callihan Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466