P03 SSJ - 819.7008 - Nurse Call SMA - RH SIGNED - CO Signed - BC SIGNED Prnt Redac_Redacted.pdf

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7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and

Reasonable: Similar awards were identified in the Federal Procurement Data System {FPDS) and the

Analytics Data and Decision Support Unified Platform (ADDSUP). Procurements identified that were similar to the proposed action include 36C24424P0095 at a cost of $92,395.19 for a 12-months

Period of Performance and 36C25222P0019 at a cost of $190,339.80 for a 12-months Period of

Performance. Based on those procurements and the market research, pricing will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.106-3 to determine any costs to the Government to be fair and reasonable.

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted: A query of the SBA VetCert database using NAICS 541519 returned 4522 results with no other search parameters available. A DSBS search using NAICS 541519 and keyword "Jeron" did not provide any results. I queried the GSA elibrary using keyword "Jeron" and returned 1 result, FSS 47QTCA20D00DN, however the required service did not appear to be listed on the contract. A query of FPDS identified using keywords "Nurse Call Software" returned

228 results. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Jeron Electronics System Inc. provided a "Sole

Source Letter" and email identifying SDVOSB Standard Communications, Inc. as the exclusive authorized distributor for the Department of Veterans Administration. The Rule of Two cannot be met because there is only one authorized vendor. SCI Inc. met the eligibility criteria outlined in

VAAR 819.7003{DEVIATION), they are certified in VetCert and the action is below the $SM threshold.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: None. The authority is 41 USC §3304{a){S), 38 U.S. Code§ 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or

Required by Statute).

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: Standard

Communications Inc. (SDVOSB)

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any. the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to

Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: All future requirements will be reviewed on an individual bases. Market research is an ongoing process throughout the requirement always staying informed with any changes of the technology available from Industry.

12. 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 and belief.

REBECCA

HEVEY

Rebecca Hevey

Digitally signed by

REBECCA HEVEY

Date: 2024.07.22

12:08:17 -04'00'

Chief Biomedical Engineer

White River Junction VAMC

Date

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB

Revision: 03

Effective Date: 06/15/2024

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13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

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

ASHLEY

ZANNIKOS

Digitally signed by ASHLEY

ZANNIKOS

Date: 2024.07.23 07:17:11 04'00'

Ashley Zannikos

Contracting Officer

NCOl

Date

b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over the SAT but not exceeding $750K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

SHERYL ANTHONY

DigitallysignedbySHERYLANTHONY

Date: 2024.07.22 12:35:05 -04'00'

Sheryl Anthony

Branch Chief

NCOl

Date

VHAPG Part 819.7008/7009 Sole Source Awards to SDVOSB/VOSB

Revision: 03

Effective Date: 06/15/2024

7501 N. Natchez Ave Niles, Illinois 60714

Phone: 773-275-1900 � 800-621-1903 Fax: 773-275-0283 E-mail: sales@jeron.com Web: www.jeron.com

June 6, 2023

To Whom It May Concern

Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc. certifies that:

Standard Communications, Inc.

9547 Old Creek Drive Fairfax, VA, 22032

Is the exclusive authorized Jeron Healthcare Distributor for the Department of Veterans Administration.

As an authorized distributor, Standard Communications, Inc. may represent themselves as such and is entitled to sell, install, and service of Jeron�s Life-Safety Communication Systems.

Standard Communications, Inc. is required by the terms of our distributor agreement to attend those clinics and seminars we conduct concerning the sale, installation and servicing of our Nurse Call and Intercom Products. All seminars include the certification of wiring the Jeron Nurse Call System to meet safety and electrical guidelines. Standard Communications, Inc. are further required by the terms of our agreement to maintain a reasonable inventory of products for service and support.

Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc. has been designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art voice communication and signaling systems used by hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, assisted living and long-term care facilities throughout the world since 1965. We have earned a reputation for innovative engineering, quality manufacturing and service-oriented sales support. We are committed to providing dynamic cost-effective solutions that result in increased productivity and improved quality of care.

If you have any questions concerning our distribution program or our relationship with Standard Communications, Inc., please contact us at our Corporate Office in Niles, IL.

Sincerely, Eala Scott

Eala Scott Operations Manager � Customer Service Jeron Electronic Systems, Inc.