-SingleSourceJustification_Hemosphere 360 - Wilmington Redacted2.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 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: 460-21-2-3019-2970

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical

Center, Wilmington, DE, 19805. Purchase Request Number: 460-21-2-3019-2970

2. Brief description of supplies required, the intended use, and estimated amount: This is a new brand name requirement for a Hemosphere 360 Monitoring System. The Hemosphere 360 is an advanced monitoring system that provides a comprehensive view of hemodynamics and tissue oximetry providing continuous oxygen saturation and perfusion to the Veteran. Hemosphere 360 Advanced Monitoring System. The machine can continuously display a patient’s Cardiac Output from a Pulmonary Artery catheter or an Arterial line. It has full-range cuff, sensor and catheter compatibility. This provides the Physician with valuable information when caring for a Critically ill Veteran.

Description Unit Qty Unit Price Estimated Amount

HEMOSPHERE ADVANCED MONITORING SYSTEM EA 2

PRESSURE CONTROLLER COVER EA 2

HEMOSPHERE ROLL STAND EA 2

HEMOSPHERE 360 PROGRAM 24MO PLAN EA 2

Total Estimated Contract Value:

This Brand Name Justification in accordance with 11.105(a)(1) Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer.

This justification shall be posted to Contracting Opportunities upon award in accordance with

11.105 (3).

FAR13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items: The authority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. 1901 and is implemented by for restricting competition on this procurement via FAR 13.106-1(b)(2).

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies can be used: The Hemosphere 360 is the only advanced monitoring system to offer full-range cuff, sensor and catheter compatibility and first-of-its-kind hypotension predictive decision support software, that the Wilmington VA requires. The Hemosphere advanced monitoring system enables proactive, individualized patient management.

The Hemosphere system monitors the volumetric parameters that can be used specifically in the treatment of pulmonary edema, acute lung injury (ALI) or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) 33. The volumetric parameters are provided via transpulmonary thermodilution (TPTD).

There is no other way to assess the volume status required by the Wilmington VA Medical Center.

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

Market Research was conducted by posting a Source Sought 36C24421Q0354 to Beta.Sam and searching the Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) and Medical Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV), Vendor Information Pages (VIP) and General Service Administration (GSA) websites. One response was received to the sources sought from and they provided an authorized distributor letter from (Large Business) can also provide the required equipment.

The customer also searched the ECAT for Hemosphere 360, and Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) was searched, which resulted in no additional information or authorized resellers.

confirmed that . is their only authorized distributor.

Based on the above, the solicitation will be posted unrestricted on the Open Market. It is anticipated that a firm fixed price award to the lowest priced, and technically acceptable quote will be made.

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.

Andrew Taylor Gregg Wizar Contracting Officer Branch Chief, Commodities 2