VA-69D-11-RQ-0786 The Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC) in Milwaukee, WI intends to negotiate on a sole source basis (IAW FAR 13) with American Purchasing Services as the only source that provides the a Stryker In Touch 2140 XPRT Mattress System used for patient care. This vendor is the only one that makes a mattress that fits the frame that is currently in use at Hines. Specifically, the contractor shall provide the following: - XPRT- (Part #2950-300-000, Quantity 3); - XPRT DARTEX COVER (Part # 2950-100-002, Quantity 3); This acquisition is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures (IAW FAR 13). There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 423450 with a Small Business Size Standard of 500 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, parties interested in responding to this notice will need to submit technical data sufficient to determine capability in providing the same product. All capability statements received within 5 days after publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12, Great Lakes Acquisition Center, 5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295. 578-11-4-969-0465 and 578-11-4-969-0511 2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: Justification and approval for other than full and open competition for the purchase of 3 complete Stryker XPRT advanced pulmonary mattress which integrate with current equipment. This procurement will proceed on a sole source basis with American Purchasing Services as the sole distributor for Stryker. 3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs: The VA Hospital in Hines, IL, has a requirement for 3 complete Stryker XPRT advanced pulmonary mattress. The approximate cost is $43,565.28 4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The VA's minimum needs can only be satisfied by unique supplies or services available from only one source (41 USC 253 (c)(1)). 5. Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): The VA Hospital in Hines, IL requires this service because it is essential for patient care. The Stryker In Touch Bed frame is the only product that has the capability to interface with the Stryker XPRT mattress and is the bed frame that Hines uses necessitating the purchase of the XPRT mattress. This is a specialty mattress that provides respiratory support, pulmonary rotation, vibration, percussion, and turn assist; It also provides a loss system for skin care and prevents pneumonia. The Stryker In Touch Bed frame is the only known bed frame that will interface (has built in controls) with the XPRT mattresses. 6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: This SSJ will be posted to FBO. If a company can provide the same item they should provide a compatibility statement. If a company can provide 3 complete systems at the same cost consideration will be given. 7. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: Price was compared and confirmed with the end user on past purchases for the same or similar type equipment and is comparable. 8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Searched Dynamic Small Business Search, (VetBiz currently down) , and GSA which revealed no small buisnesses. 9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: GSA waiver approved by NAC for previous purchase of frames and market conditions have not changed. 10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: None. 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: The end user and contracting officer conducted market research. 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. ORIGINAL SIGNED COTR HINES VA 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. ORIGINAL SIGNED 9/22/2011 Name: SA IVY Date Title: CONTRACTING OFFICER Facility: VISN 12 b. NCM/PCM: I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. ORIGINAL SIGNED 9/22/2011 Name: DIANE BRAZALE Date Deputy Network Contract Manager VISN 12
