P03_SSJ_FAR 13_106-1_MPT-SAT_Vocera Upgrade_22AP2567 Contract Opportunities.doc

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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: 36C259-22-AP-2567

PR/IFCAP: 554-22-3-450-0203

JOFOC Tracker#: 2022-05-25T05:53:34

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO19), VISN 19, 6162 S Willow Drive, Suite 300, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Organizational Activity: Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, Rocky Mountain Regional, VA Medical Center, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045; VISN: 19; Station: 554

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: RMRVAMC proposes to enter into a Brand Name, Firm-Fixed Price Contract for the exisiting Vocera System Upgrade to 6.x and additional equipment required to be supported by VA OIT.

The estimated value of the proposed action is: $210,533.57

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

This requirement is for an upgrade to RMRVAMC’s existing Vocera system. The current system is running software that is no longer supported by VA OIT so an upgrade is necessary to continue using the system. The upgrade is for both software/licensing as well as additional hardware for the Vocera System. Vocera’s product/software/licensing are all proprietary; only the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Vocera Communicatons, or one of their authorized distibutors are be able to provide the required upgrade compatible with the system currently in place.

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

Jeff O’Hara, Senior Area Sales Manager, Vocera Communications confirmed the items requested can be provided by the OEM, or through one of their VIP verified authorized SDVOSB distributors Alvarez IT, or Government Marketing & Procurement, LLC. This email confirmation was received on 04/28/2022 from Vocera Communications and has been uploaded in eCMS Briefcase as P03. Further market research not conducted as the product/software/licensing are all proprietary to Vocera Communications.

5. 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.

Miranda Sims Date

Acquisition Utilization Specialist

Eastern Colorado Health Care System

6. 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.

Sarilynn Thomas Date

Contracting Officer

Branch Chief, Supply 1

Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19) Last Updated: 02/01/22