P03 - Justification Case v7_Redacted.pdf

Attachment 1: Request for SDVOSB/VOSB Sole Source Justification Format IAW VAAR 819.7008/9

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB Page 1 of 2 Revision: 04 Effective Date: 11/15/2024

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-26-AP-0577

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Pittsburgh, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 2237: 646-26-1-233-0023

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Approved: The Cardiology Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting the brand name only purchase of a new CASE V7 with treadmill. The new CASE V7 is necessary for monitoring patient stress testing. The purchase of the new CASE V7 + Treadmill system will allow the lab to update their current equipment which is nearing end of life. This is a one time, firm-fixed-price contract.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency�s Needs: Vendor must provide two

(2) Brand Name Only GE CASE V7 systems with treadmills manufactured by GE Healthcare. The Case V7 is uniquely compatible with the department�s existing GE instrumentation and workflow. The system integrates seamlessly with other GE equipment and software used in the facility such as the nuclear and echo imaging systems, which allows synchronized diagnostic workflows without the need for additional middleware or integration tools. CASE V7 system offers proprietary algorithms for ST-segment analysis and arrhythmia detection that are not available in competing systems.

These features are essential for the department�s complex cardiac cases and are critical to maintaining quality and safety of patient care. Without this capability, Veterans may need to be referred to community care providers resulting in increased costs and care delays.

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S.

Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR

819.7009 (DEVIATION)- up to $5,000,000. Check the specific VAAR clause used below:

( X ) 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

or ( ) 819.7009 Sole source awards to a certified veteran-owned small business

5. Demonstration that the Contractor�s Unique Qualifications and/or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The selected vendor, Trillamed, LLC, is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) in VetCert and provides the needed items on their FSS contract, 36F79720D0041. They have been determined to be a responsible source capable of meeting all technical requirements. In accordance with 38 U.S.C 8127 (c) and VAAR 819.7008, the use of a sole source award is justified due to the vendor�s verified status, technical capability, and the lack of other responsible SDVOSB sources.