VA797H-17-D-0024-138.pdf

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VHAPM Part 808.405 6 Limiting Sources Attachment 2: Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >$250K

LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION

ORDER >$250,000

FAR PART 8.405 6

Acquisition Plan Action ID: __552 20 3 695 0323___________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 W Third St, Dayton, OH. 45428. 2237#: 552 20 3 695 0323

2. Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 251 and 40 U.S.C. 501).

Order against: FSS Contract Number: _VA797H 17 D 0024_____________

Name of Proposed Contractor: GE Healthcare

Street Address: 3000 N Grandview Blvd W 443

City, State, Zip: Waukesha, WI 53188

Phone: 513 752 1510

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 283,269.99

GE Healthcare shall provide all necessary labor, management, supervision, technical skills, quality control, materials, parts, tools, transportation, software upgrades, and equipment necessary to provide the Service Agreement for the GE Discovery NM 630 site ID 937268D630, GE Innova 4100 site ID 937268IN4100, GE advantage workstation site ID 937268INAW, GE Digital Energy UPS 20 KVA site ID 937268INUPS, GE MR 1.5T HDxt Echospeed site ID 937268mr, GE MR Magnet maintenance and cryogen site ID 937268MRC, GE MR Chiller airsys site ID 937268MRCH1, GE NM Optima NM/CT 640 site ID 937268NM1, GE Xeleris Workstations (site ID 937268XEL, 937431XEL, and 937431XELE), and Powerware UPS 6 KVA site ID 937431UPS at the Dayton VA Medical Center. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. Service Coverage is for 4/1/2020 – 3/31/2021.

(4) IDENTIFY THE AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE (see 8.405 6(a)(1)(i)(A), (B), and

(C) or 8.405 6(b)), AND IF APPLICABLE, A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY OR SERVICE.

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays.

VHAPM Part 808.405 6 Limiting Sources Attachment 2: Request for Limited Sources Justification Format >$150K

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Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; This contract is being procured on a sole source basis due to the manufacturer’s unique knowledge and the proprietary software/firmware this system utilizes.

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order must not have been previously issued under sole source or limited source procedures.

Items peculiar to one manufacturer:

A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (If FAR 8.405 6(a)(2)iii before posting. Do not include specific proprietary data.

Only mention the type of equipment, procedure, etc. to show that proprietary supplies or services are being procured.)

These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment.

The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.

(5) DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELIEVE THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE CONSISTENT WITH

FAR 8.404(d) TO AID THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN MAKING THIS BEST VALUE

DETERMINATION:

General Electric is the manufacturer of this product, and due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, service, software, and parts, they are the only vendor with the capability to provide service. There are no third party vendors authorized to provide this service.

(6) DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE

RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCHWAS NOT CONDUCTED:

VIP query utilizing NAICS code 811219 and keywords “General Electric” and “radiological” resulted in zero vendors.

(7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION:

N/A

(8) A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR

OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE RESTRICTED CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY

SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE:

N/A

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(9) REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4.

Kevin Hutcherson, Dayton, OH VAMC

(10) APPROVALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP:

a. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Mary Jane Crim, Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10

Kevin J Hutcherson 971623

Digitally signed by Kevin J Hutcherson 971623 Date: 2020.03.31 11:49:32 -04'00'

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b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over$150K but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition.

SIGNATURE DATE

NAME

NCO/PCO XX Duty Title

HIGHER LEVEL APPROVAL (Required for orders over $700,000):

c. VHA SAO HCA REVIEW AND APPROVAL (over $700,000 to $68 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for restricting consideration of the Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4.

NAME DATE

VHA Head of Contracting Activity (HCA)

d. VHA Senior Procurement Executive Approval (over $68 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for other than full and open competition.

JAN R. FRYE DATE

Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Acquisition and Logistics Senior Procurement Executive (SPE)

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