65--Site Rite Vision Ultrasound System

1. Agency and Contracting Activity Identification: The VA Long Beach Network 22 Logistics Office, 5901 E. 7th Street, Long Beach, California, as directed by the VA Long Beach Healthcare System will enter into a Purchase Order that requires justification for other than full and open competition procedures. 2. Nature of Acquisition Being Approved: VA Long Beach healthcare system shall acquire two ultrasound systems using open market procedures through other than full and open competition due to unique requirements of the VA Long Beach. 3. Description of Requirement: The awarded contractor is to provide two ultrasound systems for guided vascular access with the following features: 1)3D needle guide which increase patient safety and test accuracy; 2) the ability to use this machine with only one physician without breaking sterility; 3) the ability to both record images and video clips for education and training purposes. The estimated cost is $49000.00. 4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other Than Full and Open Competition: The service(s) are being procured under the authority of 41 U.S.C. (c) (2), FAR Part 6.302-1(a). 5. The Nature of the Acquisition Requires Use of the Authority Cited: FAR Part 6.302-1(a) requires that the acquisition being available from only one responsible source in order to limit competition. The VA Long Beach Healthcare System currently needs two ultrasound vascular guiding systems for use within the hospital. The Site Rite Ultrasound system provided by Bard Urological is the only item on the market that successfully meets all of the requirements above. This particular machine is unique due to its ability to meet all of these requirements through technology that has been incorporated into these systems. No other vendor exists that is able to provide an equivalent product with these capabilities according to thorough market research. Thus the Site Rite Ultrasound system is unique and and is the only responsible source for the requirements posted above. 6. A Description of Efforts Made to Ensure That Offers From as Many Potential Sources As Practicable and Whether a Notice Will Be Publicized. See number 5 above. A pre solicitation notice has been posted and a notice of award with justification shall be posted. 7. Anticipated Cost: The anticipated cost should be fair and reasonable to the government based upon similar products purchased and market research. 8. Results of Market Survey: Market research indicates that no other contractor is capable to perform the requirements requested above. Market research entailed internet research, FSS research and phone calls with technical experts associated with this project. 9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition: None. See Items 5 above. 10. Any Other Interested Sources? There are no other sources that have expressed an interest to date. 11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take To Remove of Overcome Any Barriers to Competition Before Any Subsequent Acquisition is required: It is not anticipated that any subsequent requirement will be needed by the Government. 12. I hereby certify that the above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. David Chakka __________________ Contracting Officer (Date)