P03 - Justification.pdf

Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Sole Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C252-21-AP-0520 / 537-21-1-969-0035

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Jesse Brown VAMC (537) has submitted 537-21-1-969-0035 for Kreg Therapeutics Bariatric Chair Bed to the Great Lakes Acquisition Center (NCO12). Robert W. Salazar from the Logistics will be the Jesse Brown VAMC contact point & Matthew Hohl from NCO12 will be responsible for the Contracting Action.

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

This justification and approval is for a Kreg Therapeutics Bariatric Chair Bed procurement, which will

Sole Source from a Small Business, and awarded as a firm-fixed-priced purchase order. This hospital bed will be used in the Nursing Service of the Inpatient Unit. Early patient mobility is a crucial component during the recovery process. Per the Program Office the Kreg E-Z Wider has proven to reduce patient stays and improve the quality of life for bariatric patients.

This order is estimated at $166,556.61.

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

Jesse Brown Nursing Service of the Inpatient Unit is requesting the purchase of a Kreg Therapeutics Bariatric Chair Bed that will be used to assist VA staff with the Clinical treatment Plan of bariatric patients. Kreg Therapeutics has the EZ-Wider hospital bed that has unique features that will allow adjustment/repositioning of patient without excessive strain of Hospital Staff. The EZ-Wider bed has the feature that allows staff to quickly adjust the width of the bed with patient in the bed. This feature allows VA Clinical staff to have proper posture to avoid straining. When the bed width is adjusted the existing pad stores under the bed quickly. This allows Staff to complete routine tasks & adjustment of the patient without excessive risk of injury. Furthermore, this bed can go from laying to standing / Laying to seated position / Seated position to assisted standing. Other Beds have laying to standing features, but do not include this feature with quick adjusting width. The functionality and design of the E-Z Wider bed reduces overall physical challenges for the veteran and staff, which, allows for greater patient independence and fewer staff injuries.

No training required as staff have been using this system already.

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

Market research was conducted which showed only the manufacturer was available to distribute this brand. The Non-Manufacturer Rule was reviewed, it was found this manufacturer is a Small Business (SB), therefore this procurement qualifies under 13 CFR §121.406(a). As there is not any authorization Distributors except the main OEM & the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States IAW 13 CFR §121.406(a) and FAR 13.106-1(b).

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Brand Name Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

Based on the information provided above, it is determined this procurement shall be a sole source purchase order to Kreg Therapeutics and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States, IAW 13 CFR § 121.406(a) and FAR 13.106-1(b).

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.

Matthew Hohl Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466