P03 Swisslog Single Source Justification MPT to SAT_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C260-23-AP-4887 JOFOC Tracker ID: FY24 - NCO 20 - 126

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Healthcare Administration, Regional

Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 20 on behalf of VISN 20, Boise VA Medical Center.

Network Contracting Office 20 (V4CONT) 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg. 17, Suite B428 Vancouver, WA 98661

2237#: 531-24-1-930-0011

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

The Boise VAMC utilizes a pneumatic tube system to transport orders, medication, blood draws and other small clinical items between lab, 2MS, SDU, ED, blood draw, pharmacy and other areas.

The Boise VAMC is requesting a maintenance agreement for the Pneumatic Tube System utilized throughout the facility for a base + 4 option years which includes: 2 visits annually for physical equipment maintenance, software maintence, and prepaid parts allowance for PM parts.

Base Year: (POP: 12/8/2023-12/7/2024) Option Year One (1): (POP: 12/8/2024-12/7/2025) Option Year Two (2): (POP: 12/8/2025-12/7/2026) Option Year Three (3): (POP: 12/8/2026-12/7/2027) Option Year Four (4): (POP: 12/8/2027-12/7/2028)

Total Estimated Amount:

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

Swisslog Healthcare is the sole source provider of the Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System. This includes(but not limited to) Nexseal, EcoSeal, and Universal Carriers, Preventative Maintenance items such asmotors, seals, sensors, etc. and generally all components that comprise the final assemblies such as stations, transfer Units, Blowers, Xpress equipment, electronics, and Software, etc.

Swisslog does not utilize any 3rd Party Distributors, Dealers or Service Groups to offer their products or maintenance services for the Swisslog Pneumatic Tube Systems. Only Swisslog Healthcare’s Sales

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2

Representatives, Field Service Technicians or designated employees are authorized to service, sell, install or upgrade the Swisslog Pneumatic Tube Systems or any individual component. Any work performed on a Swisslog Healthcare System or individual piece of equipment other than an Authorized Swisslog Healthcare Agent could at Swisslog’s discretion, void any existing Swisslog Healthcare warranty or service agreement currently in place.

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

Swisslog Healthcare does not authorize any third party vendors, dealers or service groups to offer their products or maintenance services for the Swisslog Pneumatic Tube System. Only Swisslog Healthcare’s Sales Representatives, certified field service technicians or designated employees are authorized to service, sell, install or upgrade the Swisslog Pneumatic Tube Systems or any individual component.

Any service/maintenance performed on Swisslog Healthcare Pneumatic Tube System or individual piece of equipment other than an authorized Swisslog Healthcare certified techician would void any existing Swisslog Healthcare warranty or service agreement currently in place.

A proprietary letter from Swisslog Healthcare is uploaded to the briefcase files.

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.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

Name: Gregory Watson Date Title: Contracting Officer (ME II, NCO 20)

Name: Michael Allred Date Title: Branch Chief, Contracting Officer (ME II, NCO 20)

MICHAEL ALLRED Digitally signed by MICHAEL ALLRED Date: 2023.10.11 15:05:55 -07'00'

GREGORY

WATSON

Digitally signed by GREGORY

WATSON

Date: 2023.10.12 07:46:01 -07'00'