SingleSourceJustification_MPT-SAT (redacted).pdf

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

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: 36C252-20-AP-3908

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Network Contracting Office (NCO)

12, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60612-4223.

2237: 537-20-4-1905-1520

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

The Program Office determined the Kreg E-Z Wider Bariatric Chair Bed regarding width, length, and height specifications provides the best quality care to the Jesse Brown bariatric veteran population.

Per the Program Office the Kreg E-Z Wider is the only bariatric bed with the ability to go from a flat lying position to a seated position and then to a standing position. The fully integrated close care bed widening technology reduces the incidents and severity of injuries among nursing staff when performing patient care tasks for obese patients.

The beds will be used to support veterans with severe obesity admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.

Early patient mobility is a crucial component during the recovery process. Per the Program Office the Kreg E-Z Wider has proven to reduce patient stays and improve the quality of life for bariatric patients.

Estimated Cost: $112,068.74

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

This emergency request seeks to immediately purchase two Kreg E-Z Wider beds for the ICU (anticipated to be used throughout the facility) treating bariatric COVID and non-COVID veterans.

Due to the COVID pandemic the facility experienced and excepts another surge of critical patients in the ICU and other inpatient areas. Currently the Jesse Brown Nursing Service rents bariatric beds when a bariatric veteran is admitted to the facility. Over the course of renting the facility has encountered many problems which have led to delays in patient care and malfunctioning beds that have put both staff and veterans at risk for injury. The functionality and design of the E-Z Wider bed reduces overall physical challenges for the veteran and staff which allows for greater patient independence and fewer staff injuries.

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

A brand name only emergency justification was received from the SPHM Facility Coordinator approved by the Jesse Brown Medical Center Deputy Director to immediately purchase two E-Z Wider Bariatric Chair Beds for the ICU to support the treatment of bariatric COVID and non-COVID veterans. Per the justification no other equipment will meet the need of the requirement.

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

In consideration of the brand name only emergency justification the CO completed limited market research. Limited market research included a search of VetBiz, National Acquisition Center MedSurg Catalog, GSA Advantage and FPDS-NG. It is the CO’s understanding Kreg Therapeutics is the only source reasonably available of supplying the Kreg E-Z Wider Bariatric Chair Bed and therefore the only source capable of meeting the requirement.

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.

Stacy Massey Date Contracting Officer

08/03/2020 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466