P03-S-Brand Name JA.pdf

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

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

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Brand Name Justification FAR 13.106-1 Easy Care Patient Beds

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston SC; 2237: 534-21-4-783-0359

1. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated

Amount: The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is seeking long-term care beds for the Community Living Center located in Charleston, SC. All beds must be safe in design for staff use and constructed of high-quality materials.

Estimated Dollar Value: $141,663.00

2. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The facility is requesting award of a new firm-fixed price contract for Joerns patient beds. The use of the brand Joerns will provide a combination of both beds and frames from the Joerns and Hill-Rom. This will align with their compliance standards and eliminate the unmatching beds and frames that are currently located at the center. The use of Joerns is essential for this requirement as it would be in the best interest of quality, standardization and safety for the patients.

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

The open market offers a large number of vendors that offer either beds or frames but few offer both as a means of standardization. Market research further determined that there are at least 3 potential SDVOSB vendors that can provide both beds and frames. This will ensure that even though this is a brand name requirement, there is SDVOSB competition.

4. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-

1. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

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