SSJ-RFQ_Redacted.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items Attachment 1: Request for Sole Source Justification Template >SAT-$7.5M under FAR13.5

Effective Date: 11/15/24 Page 2 of 3

REVISION: 01

Acquisition ID#: 539-24-2-986-0013

( ) International Agreement ( ) Authorized or Required by Statute ( ) National Security ( ) Public Interest

Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The requested V-Pro Max 2 enhances day-to-day operating room needs as it allows for use in the terminal sterilization of medical devices. These devices include cameras, telescopes, batteries, laryngoscope blades, and hospital-manufactured 3D printed medical equipment. The current VPRO sterilizers are at end of life. It’s imperative to replace the current equipment to prevent additional costly repairs and potential work stoppage. . The acquisition of the V-PRO Max 2 eliminates the need to redo all Standard Operating Procedures that have V-Pro compatible items listed for sterilization and eliminates the need to retrain staff. A maintenance agreement is in place for current Steris Sterilizers 36C25025P1343. Accordingly, OEM is the only firm capable of providing the supplies and services described in Section III above without the facility experiencing unacceptable delays in fulfilling its requirements. The need for this equipment constitutes a proprietary sole/limited source situation and to attempt to substitute any other brand would increase risk of jeopardizing standard of care, reliability in equipment function, require new training, and cost prohibitive.

Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: Steris V-Pro Max 2 units is the only equipment that provides all the functionality required by the VA. Equipment and supporting software are in current use at the VA. No other vendor can provide the required equipment and service. OEM confirms two authorized SDVOSB vendors, DME, LLC, and Beacon Point Associates, LLC, capable of providing successful deployment and completion of required items.

Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The anticipated cost to the Government has been determined fair and reasonable by previously conducted market research by the researchers who have participated in the acquisition of the same equipment.

Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: DSBS queried using NAICS code 339113 and keywords “V-Pro Sterilizers” with zero SD/VOSB’s located. VetCert query by same NAICS with 931 results. FPDS shows multiple procurements for V-Pro Max 2 Sterilizer equipment from OEM and from their authorized resellers.

NAC displayed results using keywords: V-PRO Max 2 Sterilizer . However, OEM has confirmed two capable SDVOSB vendors: DME, LLC, and Beacon Point Associates, LLC. Both verified in SAM and VetCert. OEM is a large business. The VA Rule of Two and SBA Rule of Two can be satisfied can be satisfied. SD VOSB set-aside is

. Therefore, a Small Business set-aside RFQ will be posted on SAM (GPE) .

Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: N/A

Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: Steris Corp. (OEM), DME, LLC, and Beacon Point Associates, LLC.