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

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) 557-21-3- Welch Allyn Server Upgrade and inpatient and outpatient monitoring

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07 Carl Vinson VA Medical Center

NCO7. 557-21-3- Welch Allyn Server Upgrade and inpatient and outpatient monitoring services

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: VISN 7 is requesting contractor services and software licenses to upgrade the Welch Allyn Connex monitoring system for 5 stations and to also extend services to outpatient services for 7 sites. These services will include installation, project management, application configuration, training and support. Estimated amount for this purchase is $249,052.00. These existing VA Medical Centers within VISN 7 already utilize the Welch Allyn Connect Solution as an interface to the Electronic Medical Record for automated vital signs data documentation.

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

The Welch Allyn Connex system, used for vital signs interface with the VA’s Electronic Health Record, is proprietary to Welch Allyn Inc., a subsidiary of Hillrom, who is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). No other company has the authorization or certification to provide the software licenses, product updates, or service repair procedures necessary to perform the requirements except for one (1) authorized reseller, which is Four Points Technology. This is due to the proprietary nature of the code utilized by Welch Allyn Inc or Four Points Technology as its only Authorized Reseller.

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

Discussions with Welch Allyn Connex system OEM about the availability of services from third parties, Veteran owned small businesses, or business partners. Welch Allyn Inc. stated that the software licenses and services required for this work was not sold or provided by other parties, except with Four Points Technology. The email confirming this by the Contracting Officer has been uploaded to the contract briefcase.

5. Technical and Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Cristy Tyler Date: 7/6/21

Acquisition Utilization Specialist Signature:

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

6. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination: I hereby determine that the anticipated price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based on anticipation of competition and discounts amount NASA SEWP V GWAC authorized resellers of the required brand name Welch Allyn Connex Solution. Additionally, catalog pricing for SEWP V GWAC holders has already been determined by NASA to be fair and reasonable. Finally, price analysis shall be conducted by comparing the successful quotation with the Independent Government Cost Estimate.

Kendra M. Casebolt Date:

Procuring Contracting Officer Signature:

Kendra M Casebolt

710476

Di gi tal ly si g ned by

K endra M C a sebol t 710476

Date: 2021.07.06 15:17:55

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7. 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.

Kendra M. Casebolt

Date:

Casebolt 710476

Digitally signed by Kendra M

Casebolt 710476

Date: 2021.07.06 15:18:22 -04'00'

Procuring Contracting Officer Signature:

Kendra M https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466