65--502-13-3-084-0086 -Stryker Cot Item is posted on FedBid site. Interested offerors should refer to FedBid Buy #480652. This is a Brand Name Only J&A.

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, Alexandria VAHCS Medical Center Purchase Request (2237)# 502-13-3-084-0086 2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: Two (2) each Stryker Power Pro Ambulance Cots with Accessories, total est. Contract Value $XXXXXXX. 3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs: We are requesting Stryker brand cots due to the Fire Dept ambulance being able to use the Grounds Depts. Cots or vehicles when the FD ambulance breaks down. Stryker is the only brand of cot that works with the Stryker power loader which the is installed on these vehicles. See Attachment. 4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition ( X ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2; ( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3; ( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5; ( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6; ( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7; 5. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): This purchase is essentially a follow-on to previous purchases made by this site for Stryker ambulance equipment. The item must be compatible with existing equipment and training. Accordingly, Stryker Corporation Brand Name Power Pro is the only item capable of providing the supplies and services described in Para. 3 above without the Veteran's Health Administration experiencing substantial duplication of cost that could not be expected to be recovered through competition. 6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: The Stryker equipment was bought with Full and Open Competition. We will solicit distributors who can furnish the Stryker items, starting with an Open Market RFQ Set-Aside 100% for SB. 7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Competition among distributors will allow a determination of fair and reasonable price. 8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Market research was conducted of existing contracts. This item is not on Federal Supply Schedule. Distributors were contacted to determine availability. Issuing an RFQ among the SB distributors will generate competition. 9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: This item can be procured from a Small Business and the Set-Aside requirements will not need to be dissolved. 10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: See para. 8 above. 11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required: We will continue to require stretchers that are compatible with our ambulance lift systems. At some point there may be another manufacturer who will offer a stretcher which is compatible with the Stryker Power Pro lift system. 12. 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 and belief. 13. 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. LONEST BONTON Date Contracting Officer Station 502, Alexandria, LA, NCO 16 b. P&C: I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. MICHAEL LEWIS Date Chief, Purchasing And Contracting Station 502, Alexandria, LA, Network Contracting Office 16