Single Source Justification Nutrace Scanners - CO Signed -1_Redacted.pdf

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Acquisition ID# 36C244-25-AP-4351

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Nutrace R+ Scanners

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-25-AP-4351

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, Station 646 VA Pittsburgh

Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh, PA 15240 | 646-25-3-240-0051

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

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Sterile Processing Services requires the brand name procurement for Nutrace R+ Scanners. The compatibility of these scanners with the Censitrac system will allow the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System the ability to remain on the path of 100% instrument traceability and accountability in support of the VA mission of providing quality care to our Veterans.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The equipment cleaned and reprocessed by Sterile Processing Services (SPS) must be effectively traced via the Censitrac equipment tracking software system already in use by SPS. When equipment and reusable medical devices are traced via Censitrac, items can be located/traced for utilization in patient care, inventory tracking, and repair purposes. A unique device identification UDI laser mark - 2D data matrix code is used to commission Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) in the Censitrac system. The NutraceR+ scanner has been specifically designed to read the most challenging 2D datamatrix codes via the use of the built in magnifier, therefore scan capture reliability will be greatly improved. This will dramatically decrease scan fails or the need to “repeat scan” items. The use of these scanners will increase productivity and efficiency for sterile processing technicians. These scanners provide a small footprint, so it takes up minimal space at workstations, in contrast to our current scanners this device does not need to be set up on a stand. These scanners are made with a stainless-steel rugged design, and they can easily be disinfected. The current model scanners in use produce a potential eye damaging light when shone direct sight of the users, the Nutrace R+ scanners do not produce any flashing lights that pose eye health hazards.

Total price for this requirement =

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statements on why it was not conducted: Searched DSBS using NAICS 339112 and narrowing down the search to only SDVOSB vendors and found zero vendors. A vet-cert search was conducted yielding 653 vendors. A search on GSA Advantage was conducted, yielding zero vendors that can provide

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Acquisition ID# 36C244-25-AP-4351 the equipment. A source sought notice was posted to GSA e-buy yielding two (2) SB vendors, but the items that were offered did not match the brand required for the procurement. Another source sought notice was posted to contract opportunities yielding one (1) SDVOSB and one (1) small business vendor that can provide the equipment on the open market.

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.

Melvin Moore Contracting Officer

MELVIN MOORE Digitally signed by MELVIN MOORE Date: 2025.09.05 07:17:57 -04'00'