P03-LSJ-PhilipsPatientMonitorUpgrades_HCA.pdf

This Limited Sources Justification document is for the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee, seeking to upgrade their physiological patient monitoring ecosystem. The procurement is for Philips Healthcare equipment, specifically 85 Intellivue X3-series multi-measurement transport patient monitors and 24 Intellivue MX750 patient monitors, along with various accompanying add-ons and accessories. The total estimated value of the proposed action is $1,186,167.96.

The justification emphasizes that Philips is the original and sole manufacturer of this specialized medical monitoring system, with unique proprietary features including software interfaces, ecosystem integration, measurement technologies, wireless communication protocols, and service support. The VA is replacing older, end-of-life Philips X2 & MX800 series patient monitors across multiple hospital units, and cannot integrate non-Philips equipment without risking operational workflow disruptions. The procurement follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 8.405-6 for limited sources justification, with multiple approvals from VA contracting personnel and an effective date of 09/01/2024.