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

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: 36C244-22-AP-4033

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, 646 Pittsburgh Medical VA Center, University Drive C, Pittsburgh PA 15240. PR: 646-22-2-233-0284

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

The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center Speech Pathology Department has a new Brand Name Only requirement for the following items:

2.1. Two (2) Synchrony Dysphagia Solutions by ACP

2.2. Two (2) Barrier Film, 4x6, clear, (1200/roll)

2.3. Six (6) M355 Electrodes, Pharyngeal sEMG, 15/bx

2.4. Two (2) Lead Wire, FX2 Port, 4 ft, Pinch, Grn/B

2.5. Two (2) Electrodes, Oro-Facial, sEMG, 1-Use, 15/bx

2.6. Four (4) Lead Wire, sEMG, Pinch, 12 in, Prp, (2/set)

2.7. Two (2) Barrier Film, 3 in Tubing, (1200/roll)

2.8. Two (2) Electrodes, Face & Neck-PENS w/snap, 10pk/bx

2.9. Two (2) Lead Wire, Portable Stim, Blu/Grn (Pair)

This dysphagia rehabilitation solution will be used by Speech Language Pathologists at VA Pittsburgh to help patients improve their swallow behavior and coordination and enhance their quality of life.

The estimated value of this procurement action is $ .

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Synchrony Dysphagia Solutions Unit by ACP is the only dysphagia rehabilitation solution on the market that is designed specifically for Speech Language Pathologists and their patients to visualize swallow activity using virtual reality sEMG (surface Electromyography) biofeedback. This unique visual and auditory feedback optimizes the application of progressive resistance exercise principles using system output data and provides real-time assessment of treatment effectiveness.

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

A search of the marketplace was conducted between 04-06-2022 to 04-20-2022 to determine the acquisition approach for this requirement.

ACP-Accelerated Care Plus Corporation (Original Equipment Manufacturer) (Large Business) is the manufacturer of the Synchrony Dysphagia Solutions by ACP needed by the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The Contract Specialist (CS) later verified with the OEM for authorized distributors. OEM responded they are the sole distributor.

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

Sources Sought synopsis (36C24422Q0581) was posted from 04-04-2022 to 04-11-2022. This effort produced zero (0) responses.

Business Search found zero (0) vendors.

Logistics Agency Medical Electronic Catalog, Interagency Contract Directory Portal, and VA Supply Chain Medical Catalog found zero (0) vendors.

in Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation found one (1) vendor: Accelerated Care Plus Leasing Inc. (Large Business).

non-manufacturer rule database found one (1) waiver.

Market Research has determined ACP-Accelerated Care Plus Corporation is the only vendor that can making award on a

Sole Source basis on the Open Market on SAM.

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.