P03 - SSJ_Redacted.pdf

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: 36C261-22-AP-2695

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, Central California Medical Center 2237: 570-22-1-246-0002

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

This procurement is for an upgrade to VA Fresno’s Nurse call system in order to make it compatible with Vocera and replace unsupported equipment and software. This will be a new firm-fixed-price contract.

The supplies and services to be acquired are (1) the UniteCM, Elise3 server and mounting kit with all associated licenses for core TAP output to Vocera for , (2) the Connect, Elise3 server and mounting kit with all licenses for Telligence integration for , (3) the Unite Analyze reporting license for , (4) the cost for labor, install, end-user training and professional services for and (5) a support contract for the Unite software covering 12 months for

The install and upgrade is expected to take 4 months after award before the system is fully operational.

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

This upgrade purchase must be compatible with the existing ASCOM Nurse Call consoles and Telligence 7.x already in use at the facility. Integrated Electronics in Fresno, California is the official certified Ascom partner for the entire Fresno area including the VA Hosptial in Fresno. Fresno falls within our coverage area. Integrated Electronics is the only vendor certified to service Ascom products in the Fresno area. There are no other vendors who can provide this service. Accordingly, Integrated Electronics is the only firm capable of providing the supplies and services described in Section III above without the Veteran’s Health Administration experiencing unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements.

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

Letter provided by Ascom was reviewed to confirm sole source. In addition, FPDS, VetBiz website, and SAM.gov was queried.

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.

Luis Gonzalez Date Contracting Officer

Luis E. Gonzalez 3565684

Digitally signed by Luis E.

Gonzalez 3565684 Date: 2022.03.10 11:59:36 -08'00'