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( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute per 41 USC §3304(a)(5) as implemented by FAR 6.302 5;

( ) (6) National Security per 41 USC §3304(a)(6) as implemented by FAR 6.302 6;

( ) (7) Public Interest per 41 USC §3304(a)(7) as implemented by FAR 6.302 7;

5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

Madison VA Hospital is requesting 26 Hillrom Centrella P7900 Smart+Beds for the medical floor 3B & 7B. This acquisition would standardize patient care floors with all the same type/model of patient care beds that are already used throughout the Hospital. The hospital currently has an estimated total of 110 hospitals beds in service with spare parts for the fleet for quick repairs. Standardization of beds is critical in operation and for safe patient handling. It will also provide patient satisfaction, comfort, and improve employee satisfaction. It also assists with lowering service and repair costs as Biomedical has a stock of repair parts for these beds.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

The Contract Specialists conducted a Search on the VIP Database for Hill Rom and found 2 SDVOSB vendors ( . To promote competition OEM was contacted to identify all Authorized Distributors that can provide the Bed Systems to the VA. OEM identified as the only Authorized Distributors for the VA.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable:

The Contracting Officer anticipates that the price will be determined fair and reasonable based on competitive offers and has access to pricing data from Federal Procurement Data System – Next Generation (FPDS NG) that can be used to compare offerors' prices to historical prices paid.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted:

The Contract Specialists conducted a Search on the VIP Database for “Hill Rom” and found 2 SDVOSB vendors (Emeritus Clinical Solutions, INC & VanDahl Engeering & SALES LTD). To promote competition OEM was contacted to identify all Authorized Distributors that can provide the Bed Systems to the VA. OEM identified DiSorb Systems, Inc. & The Janz Corporation as the only Authorized Distributors for the VA.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition:

This is a Brand Name Only procurement for Hillrom Centrella P7900 Smart+Beds (Bed). OEM has identified only two Authorized Distributors are authorized to distribute to the VA:

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10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

The Government will continue to conduct market research to ascertain if there are changes in the market place that would enabled future actions to have additional competition.

12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Julia Vazquez Date Acquisition Utilization Specialist

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

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.

Matthew Hohl Date Contract Specialist NCO12 Equipment Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC)

Jim Hedman Date Contract Officer NCO12 Equipment Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC)

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.

Parris Weidenbach Date NCO12 Equipment Branch Chief

Julia M. Vazquez 521250

Digitally signed by Julia M. Vazquez 521250 Date: 2022.03.31 11:53:08 -05'00' matthew d hohl 567113

Digitally signed by matthew d hohl 567113 Date: 2022.03.31 14:08:05 -05'00'

James R. Hedman 1081322

Digitally signed by James R.

Hedman 1081322 Date: 2022.03.31 16:51:52 -05'00'

Parris S. Weidenbach 1594565

Digitally signed by Parris S.

Weidenbach 1594565 Date: 2022.04.04 08:09:47 -05'00'

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