Sole Source Justification.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for storage and bi-annual maintenance of a Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) for the Department of Veterans Affairs VHA Regional Procurement Office East in Martinsburg, WV. The justification supports a $479,000 contract award to Elite Aluminum Corp., consisting of $189,000 for MICU storage and $290,000 for inspection and maintenance.

The MICU equipment includes one nurses pod, eight intensive care unit pods, one tech pod, one O2/medical gas pod, one mortuary pod, one supply pod, two airborne biohazard protections, three detached bathrooms with showers/water heaters, three generators, and two storage containers. Elite Aluminum owns the proprietary drawings/specifications and is the only manufacturer authorized to service the units. The storage requires 15,000 ft² of temperature-controlled space with electricity and water supply. The contract includes routine maintenance, calibration/certification several times per year, and a one-year warranty covering parts and components. The justification cites Elite Aluminum as the sole responsible source since they are the original equipment manufacturer and only authorized maintenance provider for this specialized medical unit.