Furniture, pharmacy waiting area

Added: Oct 01, 2010 10:19 am DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS



Justification and Approval



For



Other Than Full and Open Competition



1. Contracting Organization: Department of Veterans A IThirs, VISN 08, VA San Juan Medical Center



Description of Action: Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.



Description of Supplies or Services:

Supply pharmacy waiting area furniture in concurrence and maintaining continuity with the furniture program.



2. Statutory Authority:

(x) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements;



3. Validity of Use of Statutory Authority:

6.302-1(4) When the agency head has determined in accordance with the agency’s standardization program that only specified makes and models of technical equipment and parts will satisfy the agency’s needs for additional units or replacement items, and only one source is available.



Pharmacy Waiting Area is one of the largest waiting spaces available inside the VA San Juan Hospital. As part of a design initiative to maintain continuity on:

Chair design, Fabric colors and textures. Our evaluation considers also the following specifications:



Finishes:



Fabric: Combo-S:MAH CHIME MOREL-B:MAH WHIRL SHELTER

Wood Finish: GIN-GINGER-



Patient Care and Infection Control:

Considering the patients that would use this furniture Integra provide FABRIC GRADE R-Yds:4.3 and vinyl seats in compliance with infection control. This specification is also offered for bariatric patients.



Warranty:

Integra offers a lifetime warranty. This supports the inmense use this kind of furniture will have



Integra Furniture is required in order to supply Pharmacy Waiting Area Chairs.



4. Actions to Promote Competition: The agency has determined in accordance with the agency’s standardization program that only specified makes and models of technical equipment and parts will satisfy the agency’s needs for additional units or replacement items, and only one source is available



5. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price: The anticipated price to the Government is S. 113,409.93. Prices are fair and reasonable in accordance with catalog prices and previuos procurements.



6. Market Survey (FAR 10):

A furniture supplier evaluated with the above specifications and not complies with the design intent inside the VA San Juan Hospital:

1. Brandrud

2. MA Esteves

3. Nameshof



7. Other Considerations:

Ensures integrity and continuance of our furniture program.



8. Listing of Sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition:



9. Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition:



10. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a

bonafide 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 and belief.



//SIGNED//

EMMANUEL RAMIREZ

Title: SUPV. INTERIOR DESIGN Facility: FMS



11. Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304



a. Contracting Officer's Certification: (required) I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.



//SIGNED//

Rafael Rodriguez

Title: Contract Specialist, NCA 8