P03 - Zoll Software Upgrade Single Source Justification MPT to SAT Signed.pdf

Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

Revision: 02 Effective Date: 12/30/2025 Page 1 of 2 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 Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C262-26-AP-6553

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 22, in Loma Linda Medical

Center, seeks to procure the supplies / services listed in purchase request 605-26-3-077-0397 for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

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

Amount:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System requires the Zoll Defibrillator Dashboard Software Upgrade for existing licenses inventory and subscriptions for continued patient care support.

Estimated cost is $35,100.00.

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

Due to exclusive licensing agreements of proprietary software / technology, urgency, time constraints, and item being unique to one manufacturer, Zoll Medical Corporation – the original equipment manufacturer (OEM); use of any other product(s) would be incompatible, void warranties, and render vital medical equipment useless. Purchase is in accordance with FAR Part 12. Circumstances of contract action deem only one source reasonably available based on exclusive licensing agreements of proprietary software / technology, and time constraints, and no other supplies or services will meet agency need.

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

RFI 36C26226Q0320 posted on 1/28/2026 returned 1 SDVOSB proposing a Japanese software, Asahi Kaisei. However, results of SBA Dynamic database query by applicable NAICS code 513210 identified 996 SDVOSB / VOSB vendors. Due to exclusive licensing agreements of proprietary software / technology, the contracting officer determined circumstances of contract action deem only one source reasonably available due exclusive licensing agreements of proprietary software / technology, urgency, time constraints, and no other supplies or services will meet agency need. CO recommends sole source to Zoll Medical, OEM IAW FAR Part 12.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-

1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and the price offered is determined to be fair and reasonable.

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Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

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