Lung Navigation System Maintenance & Repair

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: 36C248-21-AP-6264

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO -8, VISN 08, Veteran’s Affairs Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS), 2237 No. 672-22-1-2563-0015.

1. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Services to be acquired are preventive and corrective maintenance service to one Medtronic Lung Navigation System located at VACHS Pulmonary Clinic.

1. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Medtronic is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the ILLUMISITE Lung Navigation System. The software, components and sub-assemblies of the unit are proprietary in nature and require a factory certified field service technician with service keys and access codes to repair the unit. Medtronic is the only company that can troubleshoot, perform repairs, and calibrate the ILLUMISITE Lung Navigation System in accordance with OEM specifications. OEM must be used to repair this unit.   

1. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A VIP Query was preformed using the NAICS and PSC codes for this procurement (811219, J065). An additional query was conducted using the Small Business Administration (SBA) Dynamic Search Tool, using the same parameters, no results were found. Medtronic was contacted since is the only source authorized by the manufacturer to provide maintenance and repair service for the equipment, an exclusivity letter was provided to these effects. 

1. 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.  

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Carol Baez                                                                                    Date

Contract Specialist                                                                       

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Wilfredo Perez                                                                              Date

Contracting Official

Awarded contract 36C24822P0787 to Covidien Sales LLC for 14850.00 on 2022-03-04.