6515--wanderguard system|540-26-3-072-0097 (VA-26-00077043)

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards

For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition

Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_36C245-26-AP-3904_______________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Louis A. Johnson

Medical Center (540-26-3-072-0097)

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended

use/Estimated Amount:

WanderGuard Blue Door Bundle, External LF Antenna for EX5700 Controllers

with 25ft CAT5 cable, Outdoor Keypad K110, PASSIVE INFRARED

SENSOR/DOOR, and WIRELESS REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR (ECHOSTREAM).

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the

reason no other supplies or services can be used:

This is a request for other than full and open competition for the procurement of a

new WanderGuard patient elopement system on 3A and the CLC at the Louis A.

Johnson VA Medical Center. The current WanderGuard equipment has exceeded its

practical life expectancy and is beginning to show signs of age through more

frequent malfunctions. These systems are critical for monitoring Veterans with

dementia, cognitive impairment, or other conditions that increase the risk of

wandering or elopement. A reliable alert system allows staff to respond quickly when

a patient attempts to leave a designated care area, helping to prevent injuries,

unsafe situations, or patients becoming lost. Upgrading to a new WanderGuard

system is essential to ensure consistent monitoring, reduce equipment failures, and

maintain a safe care environment for our Veterans.

Upgrading to the newest WanderGuard system from Securitas Healthcare provides

best value because it is fully compatible with our existing infrastructure, avoiding

costly replacement, retraining, and operational disruptions. Securitas Healthcare is

the only vendor that can provide an upgrade path that maintains system continuity,

preserves interoperability, and reduces risk to resident safety monitoring.

5.4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it

was not conducted:

Market research was conducted to identify patient elopement prevention

solutions capable of meeting the facility s clinical and operational requirements.

Findings indicate that WanderGuard is the only system that fully meets the

necessary technical and clinical criteria while ensuring seamless compatibility with

the facility s existing WanderGuard infrastructure. Awarded contract 36C24526P0516 to SECURITAS HEALTHCARE LLC for 54825.00000000 on 2026-07-17.