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Boise VAMC Lynx Panic Duress System Support and Software Services Federal contract opportunity
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Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20

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This document is a Justification for Single Source Award under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for a federal contract opportunity. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center requires brand name Lynx software and support services for their existing Lynx Panic Duress System. The estimated value is under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The justification explains that only Lynx brand name products and services can be used to support the existing Lynx system, which is critical for patient and staff safety. Market research was conducted and supports a 100% Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) set-aside. The related federal contract opportunity solicitation number is 36C26024Q0723 for a base period of one year plus four option years.

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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 1 of 1

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: 36C260-24-AP-2872

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, Boise Veterans Affairs Medical

Center (VAMC), 531-24-4-5052-0145

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

Contractor shall furnish the following Lynx brand name software and support services for a period of base plus four (4) option years: 1) Lynx Standard Servicer, SSA and 2) Lynx, SMS Pro 10k SMS/Yr. This requirement is in support of the current Lynx Panic Duress System at Boise VAMC. Estimated amount: .

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

The Lynx brand name services are in support of an existing Lynx Panic Duress System at Boise VAMC which currently utilizes Micro Technology Services Inc., (MITSI/Lynx) Duress and Mass Notification System. The system provides instant panic alarm notification to local police service upon user activation. Although there are multiple authorized Lynx distributors/dealers through MITSI/Lynx, only brand name software services for Lynx can be used in support of the existing Lynx systems which is a critical system to ensure safety of VA pateints and staff through quick alert and response of emergencies services. No other brand names may be used.

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

Market research was conducted in July 2024 by reviewing current other Agency catalogs, contacting MITSI/Lynx for authorized dealers, contacting authorized Lynx dealers and reviewing SBA VetCert database. Market research supports competing this requirement as 100% VOSB set-aside.

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.

____________________________ ____16 July 2024_________ Name Date Title

JOFOC: FY24 – NCO 20 - 2211

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