P03 SSJ Lab Automation Beckman Coulter AS WCS Redacted 2.pdf
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This document is a Justification for Single Source Award under FAR 13.106-1 for a full-service maintenance contract for the Beckman Coulter Automation Line equipment at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Philadelphia Medical Center.
The VA requires this equipment to be fully operational to perform critical laboratory tasks and streamline diagnostic and preventative healthcare for veterans. Beckman Coulter is the sole manufacturer and distributor of this proprietary lab automation system, and only their trained service technicians can provide the necessary maintenance and repairs. No other vendors are authorized or capable of servicing this specialized equipment. The contract will be a firm-fixed price, single year award to Beckman Coulter Inc. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a $34 million size standard. The procurement will use simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.
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36C244-24-AP-3070 | Beckman Automation Line Equipment
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: 36C244-24-AP-3070 2237# 642-24-3-089-0069
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office-East (RPO-E), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) provides contracting support for (642) Philadelphia Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19104.
2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:
The Philadelphia VAMC requires full-service maintenance contract to include all service, labor, and parts for the Beckman Coulter Automation Line. This equipment must be fully operational to perform critical laboratory tasks. This equipment facilitates rapid testing of patient specimens and streamlines critical diagnostic and preventative healthcare for veterans.
The Beckman Coulter Automation Line provides rapid patient sample testing through equipment that requires preventative maintenance and repairs. Technical phone support is available 24/7 including Holidays, On-site support is available normal business hours.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is the sole source manufacturer and distributor of the lab automation system used at the Philadelphia VAMC. Beckman Coulter and requires manufacturer-trained service technicians to provide service on this complex equipment. Beckman Coulter field service technicians have intimate knowledge of this unit, and their service engineers are certified to work with this instrument and its software. Additionally, only Beckman Coulter can provide licensing and support for the software associated with the unit. Due to the unique requirements and the need for technical training to repair Beckman Coulter Automation systems, no other vendors within the US are trained/authorized to work on them. The proper functionality of this system relies on the proprietary software which only Beckman Coulter can service.
36C244-24-AP-3070 | Beckman Automation Line Equipment
4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:
Market research was conducted to determine if there was any other available vendor for the require repairs. It was determined these services were not available on the open market. The proper functionality of this system relies on the proprietary software which only Beckman Coulter can service. This unit is on yearly base contracts with Beckman Coulter, as the system is over 10 years old, and the manufacturer will not provide option years.
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.
Amanda Saunders Lead Contracting Officer NCO4, -Services 5
William C Schlobohm NCO4, Branch Chief – Services 5
AMANDA SAUNDERS
Digitally signed by
AMANDA SAUNDERS
Date: 2024.05.09 09:15:29 -04'00'
WILLIAM
SCHLOBOHM
Digitally signed by WILLIAM
SCHLOBOHM
Date: 2024.05.09 09:18:23 -04'00'
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