SSJ - 36C24723Q0259 NURSE CALL.pdf

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

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

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:_36C247-23-AP-0986

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

Medical Center, 679-23-2-734-0006

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

Rauland Nurse Call Bell system

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Rauland Nurse Call Bell system covers 60% - 70% of the Tuscaloosa VAMC and we need to standardize the rest of our facility with this system. Ideacom is the only authorized seller of the Rauland Nurse Call Bell system in our region.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A search of VIP using keywords Nurse Call and NAICS 811212 return 9 SDVOSB, a search of GSA revealed 46 SDVOSB, and a search of DSBS revealed 5 SB. A RFI was posted to Contract Opportunities on 19 Jan 2023 and returned 4 SDVOSB, 1 VOSB, 1 8a SB, and 1 LB. Although the market research shows that there are vendors that can supply a nurse call system it was discovered that they are not authorized distributors of the Rauland-Borg system. Rauland-Borg has only one authorized vendor for this region and it is IdeaCom of The Gulf Coast.

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.

Darius Crane Date Contracting Officer