P03- SimMan ALS Manikin.pdf

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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

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

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-22-AP-2708

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07, Birmingham Veteran Healthcare

System, Birmingham, AL 35233-1924

The funding 2237 for this requirement is 521-22-2-237-0169

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

The Birmingham Veteran Healthcare System requires the purchase of SimMan ALS Manikin. The SimMan ALS Manikin provides realistic training to medical personnel. SimMan ALS can be used for the complete training of the American Heart Association (AHA) and European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course as well as a wide range of skills from basic assessment to critical care.

The total estimated value for this procurement is $61,420.80

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

SimMan ALS provides a mobile, durable solution that will meet the training needs of pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency care providers - from basic assessment to advanced life-support skills. From pre-hospital, on-scene assessment and management to definitive care in a hospital, SimMan ALS can fulfill the unique training requirements of emergency healthcare providers. The intuitive operating platforms provide flexible management of patient parameters, integrated data and video capture, as well as simulated patient monitoring capabilities.

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

Market research was conducted through a VIP query using NAICS 339113 and keyword “SIM Man ALS Plus”. The query returned 196 results. 18 vendors were emailed to determine their ability to provide the brand name required items for this procurement. Two vendors, BMK Ventures, Inc and Beacon Point Associates, LLC (SDVOSB VIP Verified) were identified as authorized distributors for the company Laerdal (Large Business).

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.

Thomas Nicholls Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466