P03 - LSJ - CareFusion - Crystal Brown.pdf

Alaris infusion pump management 512-20-3-098-0738

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LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >SAT

FAR PART 8.405-6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: Planning UID: VA-20-00058532 2237# 512-20-3-098-0738

(1) Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Network Contracting Office-

VISN 5 (512).

(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). This is for a service contract for Alaris infusion pump management systems.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: V797D-30183

Name of Proposed Contractor: CAREFUSION 2200, INC

Street Address: 3750 TORREY VW CT

City, State, Zip: SAN DIEGO CA 92130

Phone: 804-357-1352

(3) Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 802,028.00

Base: 07/01/2020 – 06/30/2021 = $160,405.60

Option year 1: 07/01/2021 – 06/30/2022 = $160,405.60

Option year 2: 07/01/2022 – 06/30/2023 = $160,405.60

Option year 3: 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2024= $160,405.60

Option year 4: 07/01/2024 – 06/30/2025 = $160,405.60

The Medical Centers located in VISN 5 have Becton Dickinson (BD) / CareFusion / Alaris infusion pump management systems. These Alaris infusion pump management system include a technology that incorporates sophisticated proprietary software to assure patient safety and consistent, high quality care. A service contract is vital for the continuous functionality of infusion pump management system. Infusion pumps are used to deliver http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title40/pdf/USCODE-2011-title40-subtitleI-chap5-subchapI-sec501.pdf

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(4) Identify the Authority and Supporting Rationale (see below and if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. (CHECK THE APPLICABLE AUTHORITY BELOW AND COMPLETE)

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; This is a proprietary infusion pump management system and technical services/support can only be provided by the brand name vendor. Alaris infusion pump management systems are used across the VISN and supports all our infusion pumps. Due to the proprietary nature of the system, only BD / CareFusion can appropriately support it.

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 “direct replacements” parts/components 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 CO determines that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable based on the previous contract, 36C24519F0033, for the same services.

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(6) Describe the Market Research Conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. No other sources were sought.

No other manufacturer or vendor can legally provide updates or perform field action corrections to these systems.

(7) Any Other Facts Supporting the Justification: None

(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: None

(9) Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4.

SIGNATURE DATE

Angela Mulinix Biomedical Engineer Biomedical Engineering

NAME TITLE SERVICE LINE/SECTION

VISN 5

FACILITY

(10) Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. Contracting Officer’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

CONTRACTING OFFICER/DESIGNEE’S SIGNATURE DATE

Crystal Brown, Contracting Officer NCO 5 https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/VHAPM_Part_806.3.aspx

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b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $700K):

I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

SIGNATURE DATE

NAME: Kristine Stout Branch Chief, NCO 5

c. Division Chief Review and Approval: I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

NAME: Kristina Weir Division Chief, NCO 5

d. Director of Contracting Review and Approval: I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

NAME: Scott Sands Director of Contracting. NCO 5

HIGHER LEVEL APPROVAL (Required for orders over $700,000):

e. VHA RPO HCA Review and Approval (over $700,000 to $68 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and

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NAME: Joseph P. Maletta DATE Executive Director, RPOE Head of Contracting Activity

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