SingleSourceJustification BurlodgeCarts 2.pdf

This is a Justification for Single Source Award under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1 for a procurement over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $250,000.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) 4, Coatesville VA Medical Center in Coatesville, Pennsylvania (PR#: 542-26-2-483-0040) seeks to procure five Burlodge Food Transport Carts on a single source basis from Burlodge USA Inc. The facility's Nutrition Food Department requires these specific brand carts to maintain critical hospital meal service operations, providing nutritious and appealing meals essential to patient care. The Coatesville VAMC has invested significant infrastructure in retrofitting multiple buildings with specialized electrical hardware specifically designed for Burlodge carts, with original installation costs of approximately $85,612.04. Additionally, over $384,320 has been invested in mandatory accessories compatible with the Burlodge system, including specialized trays, dishes, and lid-heat resistance components. Switching to an alternative food transport system would require duplicative expenditures for new accessories and necessitate staff retraining, causing operational disruption and patient care impacts in the short term, while long-term financial implications would require substantial additional budget allocation. Market research identified limited vendors capable of providing Burlodge Food Transport Carts: Government Sales LLC, TriMark Gill Marketing, and Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS). The Contracting Officer certification was signed by Michael Shull on April 9, 2026.