P03 Home PD Consumables - JA_Redacted.pdf

36C246-22-AP-1325

PM Part 813.5 SAP for Certain Commercial Items Page 1 of 3 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 03 Date: 02/11/2021

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 13.5

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-22-AP-1325

Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of Durham VA Medical Center (VAMC); 2237 # 558-22-1-251-0007.

Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: NCO 6 intends to award a new sole source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Baxter Healthcare Corporation as an interim sole source to provide Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) machines, medication IV bags, personal protective equipment (PPE), and equipment consumables for Durham VA Medical Center. A 9 month purchase order January, 2021 through September 30, 2022, will allow for continued services without delay.

Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: This requirement is for PD machines, medication IV bags, PPE, and equipment consumables. The Durham VAMC Nephrology Service utilizes a home treatment program for patients in need of peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal dialysis is the treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of your abdomen, or belly, to filter one’s blood inside one’s body. Veterans that are approved for this home therapy will be delivered PD equipment and medical supplies directly via a monthly standing order approved by the Nephrology Service.

Statutory Authority Permitting Restricted Competition:

FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. The statutory authority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for restricting competition on this procurement. Competition is restricted on this procurement for 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 ( ) International Agreement ( ) Authorized or Required by Statute ( ) National Security ( ) Public Interest

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): Baxter Healthcare Corporation is uniquely able to provide the PD machines and medication IV bags. Currently there are 11 Durham VAMC patients with the Baxter PD machines at their homes. Due to the need of continuation of services for patient healthcare it is in the Governments best interest to seek an interim sole source.

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13. 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.

John Summers, Contracting Officer Date

NCO 6

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

Cherisse Hall, Date Supply 1 Branch Chief, NCO 6

John J. Summers 405995 Digitally signed by John J. Summers 405995 Date: 2022.01.04 16:44:15 -05'00'

Cherisse A. Hall 613334

Digitally signed by Cherisse A.

Hall 613334 Date: 2022.01.05 09:43:57 -05'00'