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VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 4 Original Date: 08/30/2017 LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION ORDER >$250,000 FAR PART 8.405-6 Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-20-AP-1145 Contracting Act... VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 4 Original Date: 08/30/2017 LIMITED SOURCES JUSTIFICATION ORDER >$250,000 FAR PART 8.405-6 Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-20-AP-1145 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 W Third St, Dayton, OH. 45428. 2237#: 552-20-3-695-0307 Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple-Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 251 and 40 U.S.C. 501). Order against: FSS Contract Number: _VA797H-17-D-0022_____________ Name of Proposed Contractor: Philips Healthcare Street Address: 22100 Bothell Everett HWY City, State, Zip: Bothell, WA 98021 Phone: 513-752-1510 Description of Supplies or Services: The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 433,999.44 Philips Healthcare shall provide all necessary labor, management, supervision, technical skills, quality control, materials, parts, tools, transportation, software upgrades, and equipment necessary to provide the Service Agreement for the Gemini TF 16 w/ TOF Performance, Allura Xper FD10, and two (2) Brilliance iCT sytsems at the Dayton VA Medical Center. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the manufacturer s specifications. Service Coverage is for 5/1/2020 4/30/2021. (4) IDENTIFY THE AUTHORITY AND SUPPORTING RATIONALE (see 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A), (B), and (C) or 8.405-6(b)), AND IF APPLICABLE, A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY OR SERVICE. An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the ordering procedures would result in unacceptable delays. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; This contract is being procured on a sole source basis due to the manufacturer s unique knowledge and the proprietary software/firmware this system utilizes. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order must not have been previously issued under sole source or limited source procedures. Items peculiar to one manufacturer: A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is: (If FAR 8.405-6(a)(2)iii before posting. Do not include specific proprietary data. Only mention the type of equipment, procedure, etc. to show that proprietary supplies or services are being procured.) These are direct replacements parts/components for existing equipment. The material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing. Describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system. (5) DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELIEVE THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE CONSISTENT WITH FAR 8.404(d) TO AID THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN MAKING THIS BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: Philips Healthcare is the manufacturer of this product, and due to the proprietary nature of the equipment, service, software, and parts, they are the only vendor with the capability to provide service. There are no third-party vendors authorized to provide this service. (6) DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED: VIP query utilizing NAICS code 811219 and keywords Philips Healthcare and Philips Imaging Equipment resulted in zero vendors. (7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION: N/A (8) A STATEMENT OF THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, THE AGENCY MAY TAKE TO REMOVE OR OVERCOME ANY BARRIERS THAT LED TO THE RESTRICTED CONSIDERATION BEFORE ANY SUBSEQUENT ACQUISITION FOR THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IS MADE: The CO will continue to monitor the market for approved third party vendors and to inquire whether Philips has entered into a mentor protégé agreement with any small businesses. (9) 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. I understand that processing of this limited sources justification restricts consideration of Federal Supply Schedule contractors to fewer than the number required by FAR Subpart 8.4. Kevin Hutcherson, BES Supervisor Dayton, OH VAMC (10) APPROVALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP: a. CONTRACTING OFFICER S CERTIFICATION (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Mary Jane Crim, Contracting Officer Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 b. One Level Above the Contracting Officer (Required over$150K but not exceeding $700K): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. John M. Ryan Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, Branch Chief Service Team 1