Summary: Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole source procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The contracting activity seeks to award a new, firm fixed price contract for pressure mapping systems and software sizing upgrades on an other-than-full-and-open-competition basis under 41 USC §3304(a)(1). The estimated contract value is approximately $43,206.90 with a 30-day delivery requirement following order receipt. The requirement specifies a brand-name XSENSOR ForeSite SS system—an electromedical pressure mapping solution with an integrated Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) medical-grade tablet that enables immediate clinical deployment without requiring VA network integration or cybersecurity approvals. The system must integrate with existing VA clinical workflows and equipment, provide high-resolution pressure mapping data, and support pressure ulcer prevention initiatives while maintaining IT security compliance.

The justification demonstrates that only one Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)—AB Martin Services, Inc.—and one large business (XSENSOR Technology Corp., the OEM manufacturer) are capable of providing the required brand-name system with necessary clinical and technical capabilities. Market research identified 456 potential small businesses and conducted detailed domestic and international manufacturer reviews, but only the ForeSite SS system meets the clinical reliability, sensor density, VA protocol compatibility, and integrated tablet requirements. Alternative systems lack equivalent functionality or would require additional separate tablet procurement, increasing costs by $[redacted] per unit and introducing unacceptable clinical risks and operational limitations. Sources expressing written interest include AB Martin Services, Inc. (SDVOSB authorized reseller) and XSENSOR Technology Corp. (OEM). The Contracting Officer certified the procurement as fair and reasonable through price analysis, market pricing comparison, and historical pricing data on 4/22/2026.