P03 JOFOC ZMX Procuity_Redacted.pdf

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LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-26-AP-3919 JOFOC Tracker ID: FY26 - NCO 21 - 1703

(1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21, in support of Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, Health Service Area (HSA) 52, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) at 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

2237: 640-26-3-394-0107

(2) Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple- Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501).

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Acquisition ID#: 36C261-26-AP-3919

(3) Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $

This action is being procured as a brand name only solicitation for ICU beds manufactured by Stryker. VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) is seeking to procure 15 Stryker ZMX ProCuity hospital bed systems with Isolibrium and Secure Connect to meet demands in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Stryker ZMX Procuity hospital beds with Isolibrium and Secure Connect are specially designed to work in hospital ICUs with a safe working load of 500 lbs., three position siderails, bed scales, iBed Watch, wireless capability, integrated pump holder and accessory outlets, centrally located brake pedal, nurse call interface, and bed extenders.

VAPAHCS already has a considerable inventory of these model beds on site, and has integrated them into hospital infrastructure and care processes.

No options are considered.

(4) Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a supply or service.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(A): An urgent and compelling need exists and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays:

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; The Stryker ProCuity ZMX hospital bed with Isolibrium and Secure Connect is specifically designed for ICU patients with advanced features exclusive to Stryker that allow for easier patient positioning, movement, communication, and safety. The Stryker ProCuity hospital bed allows for a standard safe working load of 500 lbs., with three-position siderails for increased fall prevention, standardized bed scales, exclusive iBed Watch Alarms for real-time monitoring, integrated pump holders and accessory outlets, centrally located electric brakes, a motorized drive system, wireless nurse call interface via Secure Connect which only available with Stryker hospital beds, and bed extenders. Additionally, the ProCuity bed is set to an industry-low height of 11.5 inches making it the lowest bed on the market that can still

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Acquisition ID#: 36C261-26-AP-3919 deliver 6-inch caster wheels to allow space for patient lifts and over-the-bed tables. In summary, the Stryker ProCuity ZMX hospital bed is highly specialized for the ICU and designed specifically for patient safety and monitoring.

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(C): In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order must not have been previously issued under sole source or limited source procedures.

FAR 8.405-6(b): Items peculiar to one manufacturer:

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is:

These are for existing equipment.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing.

(5) Describe Why You Believe the Order Represents the Best Value consistent with FAR 8.404(d) to aid the contracting officer in making this best value determination: The National Acquisition Center (NAC) has determined pricing to be fair and reasonable. Additionally, standardization of equipment would avoid unduly burdensome actions on the Government, including retraining of staff and integration of the iBed alarm system.

(6) Describe the Market Research Conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted: The CO reviewed the following sources: GSA Advantage, GSA eLibrary, the NAC, the SCMC, ADDs UP, SAM, and SBA.gov. The Contracting Officer has personal knowledge that and are authorized distributors of Stryker equipment. The MRR from order 36F79720D0041 36C26126N0433 was reviewed.

The CO reviewed SBA.gov for possible SDVOSB and VOSB sources of the needed requirement.

The CO used the dynamic search tool utilizing NAICS code 339112, 976 VOSBs and 924 SDVOSBs were found.

contract under ID 36F79721D0021 which contained the needed items. The CO also found notes that also holds a NAC contract under ID though it does not appear that the needed equipment is available on Advantage.

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Acquisition ID#: 36C261-26-AP-3919

The SCMC was utilized, where the aforementioned contracts were found.

SAM.Gov was searched, with no recent relevant results.

The CO reviewed the MRR from order , another Stryker bed requirement. That action was competed on GSA eBuy and awarded to . That report found that were capable of providing the needed beds.

has a NAC contract under .

ADDs UP was reviewed:

was found, awarded to for Stryker ZMX beds in the amount of .

was found, awarded to for Stryker beds in the amount of to solicit this action as a brand name only RFQ on GSA eBUY. No set-aside is possible, but there will be limited competition available between the SDVOSB distributor(s) and OEM.

(7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification: There are no other facts.

(8) A Statement of the Actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made: The CO will continue to conduct Market Research for any alternative actions.