S02 - ATTACHMENT 5 - P03 - SIGNED - BRAND NAME ONLY - GETINGE STEAM STERILIZERS - PM_Part813.106_Atch1_SingleSourceJustification_MPT-SAT - 01-26-2022.pdf

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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: 36C245-22-AP-0628

1. Contracting Activity:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Regional Procurement Office East (RPOE), VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), Network Contracting Office 5 (NCO 5), 613 Martinsburg VA Medical Center.

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

The Martinsburg VA Medical Center has a requirement for “Brand Name Only” Getinge steam sterilizers capable of performing prevac and gravity steam sterilization. These will replace two (2) steam sterilizers that have reached their end of life (EOL). This is a new requirement.

This requirement is for two (2) 733HC-E STEAM STERLIZERS, including four (4) load carts 700-Series Prevac/Gravity 61" Load Car - Wire Rack, with 3 shelves, four (4) 700- Series Prevac/Gravity 61" Transfer Carriages with fixed height, installation of two (2) new sterilizers, removal and disposal of two (2) old performed afterhours or on weekends as well as the required two (2) MP-106 Steam Conditioning Upgrade Packages, two (2) Steam Supply Separator Kits, installation of two (2) Water Savers, Steam Conditioning Filter and Steam Separators and installation of Software upgrade for additional Prevac Cycles.

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

These 733HC-E STEAM STERLIZERS are part of a bank of four (4) sterilizers, all of this model in order to fit in the existing space with the existing plumbing, electrical and IT connections in order to be integrated into the Censitrac electronic instrument tracking system. The existing two (2) sterilizers were recently procured and will not reach end of life for several years.

Standardization of this equipment is vital to ensure standardization of supplies including printer paper, biological test packs, Bowie Dick air removal test packs, etc.

More importantly standardization of controls and documentation is vital to ensure SPS staff have standard operating procedures and validated competencies in place to ensure https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020 error free steam sterilization of surgical, dental and other reusable medical devices used throughout the VAMC. Having different models or manufacturers increases the risk of human error which could result in unsterile items being used on veteran patients.

Standardization is also important to allow for integration into the Censitrac instrument tracking system.

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

Market research was conducted using VIP Query (VetBiz) and the Small Business Dynamic Search website was used to locate potential SDVOSBs under NAICS Code 339112 that could fulfill the requirement. There are 382 SDVOSB’s and 54 VOSB’s.

E-Library/Online Market Research tool via GSA Advantage was used to look for potential contractors. Research on GSA Advantage Contract Specialist did not find the requested items.

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.

Lydia Byers Signature: LYDIA M BYERS QA/RN, SPS – Nursing Service Date: 12-28-2021

Mohsin Abbas Signature: Mohsin Abbas Contract Specialist Washington DC VAMC/NCO5 Date:01-06-2022

Donald Butler Signature:

Branch Chief:

Martinsburg VAMC/NCO5 Date:

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