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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 27, 2015 FBO #4843
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65 -- Nurse Cart Upgrade Howard Industries - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

2/25/2015
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

334111 — Electronic Computer Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Ann Arbor Healthcare System;Network 11 Contract Office;2215 Fuller Road;Ann Arbor MI 48105
 

ZIP Code

48105
 

Archive Date

6/4/2015
 

Point of Contact

Robert Kay
 

E-Mail Address

5-5591<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA251-15-P-1073
 

Award Date

2/25/2015
 

Description

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1 (OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K)) IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3),COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3). Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase. 1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER: 506-15-2-118-00991A. PROJECT/TASK NUMBER 1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $10,186.97 2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE: Purchase and Installation of new bulk storage drawers for 31 Nurse Carts recently procured for the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 2215 Fuller road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. The current bulk storage drawers are too small and the larger bulk drawers allow the nurses to store larger quantities of supplies and pharmaceuticals increasing patient care. 3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED: The only large bulk storage drawers that fit these custom configured nurse carts are manufactured by the OEM, Howard Industries, 36, Howard Drive, Ellisville, MS 39437 and are only built to order. These drawers are designed to fit each particular cart and are integrated into the Nursing Carts existing electronic lock system by a Howard Industries technician. 4. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES: Negative results for the special notice posted, market research suggests that the manufacturer of the nursing carts is the only source that can provide these bulk storage drawers and the installation. 5. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT CONDUCTED: A market study was conducted, there are no resellers of these items, and these drawers are only available from the OEM manufacturer, Howard Industries. A special notice was displayed with negative results. 6. 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. Signature: ______________________________ Date:______ Name:___________ Title:__Contracting Officer Facility:_Network 11 Contracting Office
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/1862c53acacfbbed89870f68db983d28)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA251-15-P-1073 VA251-15-P-1073_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1885855&FileName=-5348.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1885855&FileName=-5348.docx

 

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Record

SN03651282-W 20150227/150225234359-1862c53acacfbbed89870f68db983d28 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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