P03 - Justification for Brand Name only.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name only Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-24-AP-2647

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 22, in support of VISN 22, Phoenix VA Health Care System at 650 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

2237# is 644-24-2-201-0051.

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

A ticket queue and patient notification system are needed at Phoenix VA Healthcare System's 32nd Street Outpatient Pharmacy to help with patient routing for those requesting prescription services.

Patients must be able to check in for pharmacy services and choose the appropriate service type using this kiosk/routing system. The total price, which includes the first year of upkeep and service, is $87,204.10.

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

The required system needs to be fully integrated with our current prescription filling automation system, ScriptPro's SP Central Workflow System. It also needs to resemble the patient notification kiosk that is currently in use at the Phoenix VA main Outpatient Pharmacy location, so that pharmacists at both locations can view real-time workflow and patient waiting times. No further money or equipment is required to make the ScriptPro Kiosk patient notification system work with the current automated prescription dispensing system because it will integrate and connect with it.

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

• The VIP query identified numerous SDVOSB and VOSB nationwide competing for similar procurement under the same NAICS code 334510 categories.

• Querying the Government-wide database of contracts and other procurement instruments intended for use by multiple agencies available at www.contractdirectory.gov and other Government and commercial databases that provide information relevant to agency acquisitions: All required supplies are available through ScriptPro’s FSS/GSA contract # 36F79719D0135 (exp Jun 30, 2024) with 1 YR warranties. Under description of NAICS code 334510, Electromedical and electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing & 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, ScriptPro is a small business.

• Conducting market survey: One capable and willing SDVOSB distributor was identified in the Sources Sought Notice (36C26224Q0647) as a potential participant in this procurement.

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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

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• Other: Sole Source Justification from the End-user states that requested item will be fully integrated with its current prescription filling automation system, ScriptPro's SP Central Workflow System.

• Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) Findings (if the acquisition is for manufactured products or other supplies) (See the Nonmanufacturer Rule Decision Tree to assist with this determination): Small company manufacturers were not identified by market research; however, items needed met the criteria for NAICS codes 334111 and/or 334510, which are listed in the NMR Class Waiver Database.

• Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions is the sole SDVOSB distributor verified by manufacturer SCRIPTPRO USA INC. and has the resources to mitigate the issue quickly. In addition, this contractor has the availability of parts and the ability to perform required as immediately needed and efficiently.

Market Research including a sources sought notice identified two or more SB distributors/vendors who are able to or interested in competing for this requirement. Recommend an Open market, Small Business Set-aside competition to award a Firm Fixed Price supply contract based on the outcome.

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.

Peter Kim, Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466