P03 Limiting Sources Justification_MPT SAT_Steris Sterilizer_Redacted.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-25-AP-3546

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting

Office (NCO) 4, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 4, Station 595, Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC), 1700 South Lincoln Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042. Purchase Request (PR) #

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a Brand Name justification for the Steris AMSCO Evolution Sterilizer and accessories. This is a replacement of an existing steam sterilizer which is currently malfunctioning; and requires the de-installation of the previous unit and installation of the new unit.

Total Estimated cost:

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

In accordance with FAR 13.106-1 there is only one source capable of providing the supplies required at the level of quality required because the supplies are unique and highly specialized. Seeking full and open competition will result in a substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements.

Steris Corporation is the exclusive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the AMSCO Evolution Sterilizer. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and software, specifically the Censis ConnectAssure program coming to the Lebanon VA Medical Center. Furthermore, adding third party vendors who are not authorized to work or supply equipment negates the warranty of the currently installed system.

Contacted the OEM, Steris Corporation, to confirm if Censis ConnectAssure is compatible with alternate brands. Steris confirmed it is only compatible with Steris brand evolution sterilizers.

Furthermore, the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center (LVAMC) already has all required drains, electric, and is steam ready for the installation of a Steris brand sterilizer as this is a replacement of the current Steris sterilizer. The SPS department currently utilizes two Steris brand sterilizers and must have two identical sterilizers for ease of use, safety of employees, efficiency, and ultimately for patient safety. In addition, maintaining two Steris brand sterilizers is being fiscally responsible as we can use the same products, carts, etc.

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID#

The Lebanon VA Medical Center currently has a VISN sterilizer maintenance contract with Steris that would allow us to replace the current maintenance of the old Steris sterilizer, with the maintenance of this new Steris sterilizer.

The Steris AMSCO Evolution Sterilizer also contains a feature called STERI-GREEN PLUS, unique to the STERIS brand, which uses less than 1 gallon of water per cycle with a Closed Loop system resulting in significant water savings for the Lebanon VA Medical Center.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: CO requested an authorized reseller list form the vendor. The vendor provided a list that included 2 SDVOSBs and 1 SB.

FPDS was searched using keywords “Amsco Evolution” which resulted in four findings. Another FPDS search was conducted using keywords “Steris SPS Sterilizer” which resulted in eleven findings. From these FPDS searches, several contracts were found for Steris Sterilizers with some vendors being 1st American Medical Distributors Inc, Beacon Point Associates LLC, Derrah Morrison Enterprises LLC, and the Steris Corporation. MedPDB and ECAT were searched resulting in finding that the required Steris Amsco Evolution Sterilizer and Accessories are available through ECAT and FSS/NAC contract (V797D-60613, Steris Corporation).

USA Spending was searched using keyword “Steris Sterilizer” which resulted in 122 findings. Two SDVOSBs, 1st American Medical Distributors Inc and Beacon Point Associates LLC, were awarded historical contracts for Steris Sterilizers. Derrah Morrison Enterprises LLC, was sited by the OEM (Steris Corporation), as an authorized SDVOSB vendor. Steris Corporation is a verified Small Business that can provide this requirement as well.

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.

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