65--PRO ZEISS OS HFA3 MODEL 860 W/LIQUID TRIAL

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to negotiate a sole source contract to purchase one (1) Zeiss Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer 3, Model 860 (HFA3 Model 860) item number 266002-1170-747-PRO with Liquid Trial Lens, RelEye, Kinetic, GPA, HeadTrk, Gaze Trk, Printer and Table. The Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center Columbus (VAACC) will be performing progression analysis during glaucoma management by using the Zeiss software currently in use at the Columbus VA. The requested HFA3 Model 860 is currently only compatible with our current FORUM Server. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 339115, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing. The Government believes that Zeiss and their Small Business (SB) Distributors are the only providers that can satisfy the agency requirements. Therefore, the Government intends to proceed with a sole source award for the required HFA3 Model 860. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.302 only one responsible source and no other vendor will satisfy agency requirements. To the best of our knowledge, Zeiss and its SB Distributors are the only sources that provides the above indicated services/supplies. This notice is to request competitive quotes only from the SB Distributors. No solicitation document is available; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within seven (7) calendar days from the date of publication of this synopsis. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirements. Information can be sent to the Contracting Officer, VA Ambulatory Care Center, 420 N. James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219-1834 or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to contact@example.gov. Responses received will be evaluated however a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses, other than those of the SB Distributors are received, the VA Ambulatory Care Center Columbus will proceed with the sole source negotiation with the SB Distributor Vendor that offers the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) Quote. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 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: 36C250-19-AP-3632 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN/NCO 10, Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center, Columbus Ohio using transaction # 757-19-3-096-0245 Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: HFA3 MODEL 860 that performs progression analysis during glaucoma management. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The HFA3 MODEL 860 is specifically requested due to the ability to perform progression analysis during glaucoma management within the ZEISS software currently in use at the Columbus VA with existing data. No other Brands of field machine other than Zeiss is compatible with our current FORUM Server and existing historical patient data. A change to a different manufacturer would result in loss of the ability to directly evaluation progression data and potentially decrease the quality of care and patient efficiency. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market Research was conducted by search of VIP, GSA, FPDS and the Internet. As mentioned, Zeiss is th sole proprietor of this requirement. Zeiss does not sell directly to the VA; the purchasing is done from their SB Distributors. This requirement will be purchased from their SB Distributor that offers the lowest price technically acceptable to the VA. 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. ____________________________ 05/10/2019 Gina P. Crank Date Contracting Officer