P03 - Case Carts (Brand Name Justification).pdf

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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C247-22-AP-3435

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 7, Charlie Norwood VA Medical

Center, 1 Freedom Way, Augusta, GA 30904-2608

The contracting agency and organizational activity responsible for the proposed contracting action is Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7, 325 Folly Road, 3rd Floor- Suite 300, Charleston, SC 39412.

Purchase Request number: 509-22-3-345-0014

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Sterile Processing Service (SPS) line has been tasked with replacing the medical case carts in the facility. These carts are utilized for transporting reusable medical equipment/instruments for surgical and medical procedures.

The estimated value of this one-time requirement is $123,636.00

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

The Sterile Processing Service (SPS) provides the cleaning disinfection and sterilization for surgical instruments, and various reusable medical devices and patient care equipment. SPS typically stores surgical supplies, instrumentation and related items for distribution to all clinical areas, from inpatient care units, Operating Rooms, and procedure rooms to outpatient surgical units, clinics, Pedigo Revolution carts are versatile and ergonomically designed to be lightweight and easy to handle, requiring less push/pull force than standard case carts. Unique features make the cart safe and easy to use. The Pedigo Revolution cart is the only authorized cart used at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center for training new employee/current personnel on standardized procedures to safely and efficiently prepare and transport reusable medical devices (RMD) involved in direct patient care.

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

Market research was conducted through a VIP query using NAICS 339113 and keyword “Revolution Enclosed Surgical Case Carts” The query returned 194 results. Emails were sent to 100 vendors to determine their ability to provide the brand name required items for this procurement. Three vendors, ASE Direct, GEO Medical, and Manus Medical (SDVOSB VIP Verified Vendors) were identified as authorized distributors for the company Pedigo (Large Business).

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.

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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

Thomas Nicholls Date

Contracting Officer