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- PATIENT SAFE HANDLING & REPOSITIONING SLINGS Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36C25025Q0227
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This is a Single Source Justification for Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) Network Contracting Office 10, supporting the Surgery Service at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The requirement is for 275 patient safe handling and repositioning slings from Alpha Modalites LLC, a minority-owned SDVOSB manufacturer.
The justification identifies unique characteristics of the required slings including breathability, moisture-wicking properties, antimicrobial fabric, four elastic corner straps, commercial laundry washability, and a three-year unlimited warranty. Market research was conducted through multiple channels including VetCert, SAM.gov Sources Sought (36C25025Q0166 posted December 9, 2024), SBA Dynamic Small Business Search, GSA eLibrary, NAC, FPDS, and others. Progressive X-Ray was identified as the sole authorized distributor for Alpha Modalities. While other vendors like AB Martin Services (Human Care slings) and EZway responded to the Sources Sought, their products did not meet the specific requirements for 24/7 patient use and compatibility with existing Guldman ceiling lifts.
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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT
Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 4 Acquisition ID#:
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: 36C250 25 AP 1103
1. Contracting Activity: Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, in support of the Surgery Service (SS) at the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CLE VAMC), Cleveland, OH.
Transaction: 541 25 1 726 0088
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
The Department of Veterans Affairs, CLE VAMC requires a purchase order for the procurement of patient safe handling and repositioning slings.
275 EA Patient safe handling slings
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Alpha Modalites LLC, is uniquely qualified to provide the patient safe handling and repositioning slings based on the following:
o Can be used instead of a bed sheet saving on linen o 4 elastic straps for each corner of the bed o Breathable o Wicking – removes moisture preventing heat buildup o Antimicrobial – woven into fabric to reduce odors o Comfort – soft to the touch o Washable in Commercial Laundry o Latex free o Three Year unlimited warranty
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research, as follows, was conducted by the Contracting Officer and the service to identify available domestic sources to meet the requirements:
VetCert was queried, as required, using NAICS 339112, with 934 results [Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)]. Market research was unable to identify any SD/VOSBs that manufacture the product.
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The OEM, Alpha Modalities, LLC, a minority owned, SDVOSB, was contacted to receive a list of authorized distributors, with a concentration on SDVOSB and VOSB authorized distributors. The OEM stated that they currently only use Progressive X Ray as their distributor.
A Sources Sought, 36C25025Q0166, was posted on SAM.gov, Contract Opportunities on December 9, 2024, with a response date of December 16, 2024, utilizing NAICS code 339113.
Responses from the following companies were received:
PXInc./Progressive Xray, Inc. SDVOSB authorized distributor for Alpha Modalities, LLC
Michael Persaud 2637 East Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(844) 794 7746 Mike@PxiGov.com P.X. Home Repositioning Sling, Fllat Sling, Grey Integrated Top Sheet Wicking woven, Antimicrobial, Recoil F8 straps, Size 50 W x 100 L, Safe Working Load 454 kg.
AB Martin Services, Inc. SDVOSB Authorized distributor for Human Care Shane Ahuas 7959 W. Gibbs Rd Springdale, AR 72762
(47) 212 0745 sahaus@abmartinservices.com AB Martin Services Human Care Positioning Sling Soft The standard slings only go up to 700 which less than most other turn and repo slings available, the bariatric also only goes to 850 while other bariatrics are normally rated for 1000+. The ability for the sling to be left under a patient for a certain amount of time, The Cleveland VAMC (CLE VAMC) are looking for slings that can be left under the patients 24/7.
EZway Rick Finch 7 Pintail Road Walpole, MA 02081
(712) 542 1811 finch@ezlifts.com www.ezlifts.com
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EZ Repositioning and Turning Sheet The brochure states that their slings are used with EZway smart lift or EZway Ceiling lift. The CLE VAMC is currently using Guldman Ceiling lifts.
Guldman, Inc.
Marissa Loberger 14401 McCormick Dr., Suite A Tampa, FL 33626 USA
(920) 639 8409 mlob@guldmann.net Moving and handling solutions | Guldmann United States Tencel – They currently don’t have corner straps.
A search was conducted in Small Business Administration (SBA) Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) (SBA SBA Search Results) under NAICS CODE 339113 and key words “patient repositioning slings” with no results.
A search was conducted on the Interagency Contract Directory (Interagency Contract Directory Portal) with key words “patient repositioning slings” with no results.
A search was conducted on GSA eLibrary [(Search Results (gsaadvantage.gov)] with key words “patient repositioning slings” with disposable repositioning slings as the result.
A search was conducted on NAC [VA National Acquisition Center Contract Catalog Search Tool] with key words “patient repositioning slings” with no results.
A search was conducted in Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) (FPDS NG ezSearch) with “patient repositioning slings” with the following results: Alpha Modalities, LLC, Romedic, Inc., and Hill Rom, Inc.
A search was conducted of the Defense Logistics Agency Electronic Catalog (ECAT) at dla.mil with key words patient repositioning slings” with no results.
A search was conducted on MSPV DMMonline Home Page (dla.mil) with no results.
A search was conducted on SCMC VA Supply Chain Master Catalog (sharepoint.com) with key words patient repositioning slings” with the following results: disposable repositioning slings, “patient repositioning slings, Hover Slings, Hover Slings repositioning sheets, sling with breathable poly/cotton material, EZway Slings, and Tencel.
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A search was conducted on DLA Troop MedPBD DMMonline Home Page (dla.mil) with no results.
IAW OMB MemorandumM 19 13 Category Management: Making Smarter Use of Common Contract Solutions and Practices, this requirement cannot be satisfied through Best in Class contracting (BIC).
A search was conducted of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website (www.fda.gov) using “patient repositioning slings” with no results.
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.
Rachellle J. Hamer Contracting Officer
NCO 10
RACHELL
E HAMER
Digitally signed by
RACHELLE HAMER
Date: 2025.01.14 10:24:40 -05'00'
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