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J066--Emergency Service on Station for GE Healthcare Innova 3100

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36C25621Q0216Federal

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The contract involves the replacement and installation of a specialized CPU board, known as the Kamet Bootable Chassis (part number 5129895-2), for the GE Healthcare Innova 3100 imaging system located in the Cardiac Cath Lab at the Central Little Rock VA Medical Center. This critical piece of equipment, installed in 2009, is essential for diagnosing coronary artery blockages in veteran patients. The existing system is non-operational due to an error caused by the CPU board, as confirmed by GE Healthcare technicians. Given the equipment's importance and the urgency to avoid misdiagnosis, serious injury, or additional financial burdens from outsourcing services, the repair must be handled promptly. GE Healthcare is the sole provider capable of performing the on-site repair because they possess the certified technicians, authorized repair parts, and advanced remote diagnostic capabilities necessary to minimize downtime. Extensive market research was conducted, including review of prior sole source contracts, inquiries via commercial databases, and solicitation notices, but no other vendors were found to have the required expertise or resources. The contract is awarded under a sole source justification per FAR 13.106-1(b) due to the unique capabilities of GE Healthcare and the critical nature of the equipment. The contracting officer certified the accuracy and completeness of this justification. The contract specialist overseeing the procurement is identified for further contact. This approach ensures timely service with minimal operational disruption at the VA facility.

General Info

GE Healthcare sole source contract to replace CPU board on Innova 3100 at VA Medical Center.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

NAICS

811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

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NONE

Documents

36C25621Q0216 - Emergency Service for GE Healthcare Innova 3100

3 pages · justification-and-authorization

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PostedNov 20

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AwardedOct 21

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 256-NETWORK Contract Office 16 (36C256)

Office AddressRIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

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Sherry L AtkinsonContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K) DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Acquisition Plan Action ID:_36C256-21-AP-0452 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 16, Central Arkansas Veteran s Healthcare System, Bio-Med, Cath Lab. 2237 #598-21-1-723-0080 Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Replace CPU board, commonly known as the Kamet Bootable Chassis with part number 5129895-2, for the GE Healthcare Innova 3100 located at the Central Little Rock VA Medical Center in Room 5C135-01-L. Additionally, install the CPU board and ensure the functionality of the Innova 3100, and include any additional troubleshooting after the CPU board is successfully installed. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The GE Healthcare Innova 3100 was installed in November 2009. Its serial number is EM336526 and its VA# is MX1096301. Personnel are unable to operate the Innova 3100. It is locked out and providing an error message Xray Not Available and Database Inconsistency . Local GE Healthcare technician provided initial troubleshooting and stated the CPU board is causing the error message. The Cardiac Cath Lab equipment is down and is used to diagnosis patient s coronary artery blockages. It s a critical and used routinely for our Veteran population. The equipment repair is needed under unusual and compelling urgency because delay in award of a contract could result in serious injury, misdiagnosis due to image quality, or a financial burden to the VA if exams are forced to be farmed out to other local hospitals. GE Healthcare does on-site repair to the unit. GE Healthcare has trained staff and required repair parts available to get the GE Innova 3100 functioning with the least amount of downtime. GE has a remote connection to our X-ray system which allows for advanced troubleshooting by senior engineers. No other vendor has this remote connectivity. Recommend Sole Source. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market Research was conducted: reviewed previous Sole Source with GE Healthcare contract for repair in 2017, VA256-17-P-1090; VIP-9 sources found, but no responses; GSA Advantage; FPDS; and SAM/Contract Opportunities. GE Healthcare is a large business and has OEM certified technicians. Recommend Sole Source. 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. Digitally signed by Joseph L. Warren Joseph L. Warren 1013899 1013899 _ Date: 2020.11.20 14:34:28 -06'00' _ JOSEPH L WARREN Date Contracting Officer VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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