DOCUMENT
65 -- Getinge Washer - Justification and Approval (J&A)
- Notice Date
- 9/27/2013
- Notice Type
- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office 6;100 Emancipation Drive;Hampton VA 23667
- ZIP Code
- 23667
- Archive Date
- 10/3/2013
- Point of Contact
- Amy K Pitts
- E-Mail Address
-
8-3144<br
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Award Number
- V797P-4452B VA246-13-F-8171
- Award Date
- 9/23/2013
- Description
- (1) AGENCY AND CONTRACTING ACTIVITY:Department of Veterans Affairs Salisbury VAMC____________________ 1601 Brenner Ave.________________ Salisbury, NC 28144-2515 VISN:6 (2) NATURE AND/OR DESCRIPTION OF ACTION BEING APPROVED: This is a request for other than full and open competition for the procurement of a Getinge Steam Sterilizer for the Charlotte HCC (3)(a)A DESCRIPTION OF THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED TO MEET THE AGENCY'S NEED: The Salisbury VAMC requests two Getinge Model 8668 Washer-Disinfector with a transport trolley, ultrasonic cavitation tank, and required software for the Charlotte HCC. (b)ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $XXXXXX (4)IDENTIFICATION OF THE JUSTIFICATION RATIONALE (SEE FAR 8.405-6), AND IF APPLICABLE, A DEMONSTRATION OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACTOR'S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED SUPPLY OR SERVICE. 1Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. VHA Directive 2011-015 requires reducing the equipment that needs Ethylene Oxide gas sterilization. VHA Directives 2009-004 and 2009-031 require standardization of equipment and processes, where applicable, and that all reusable medical equipment MUST be reprocessed according to manufacturer's Instructions For Use. The Salisbury VAMC and its outpatient clinics currently uses these washer/disinfectors. IAW VHA Directives 2009-004 and 2009-031, the Salisbury VAMC intends to standardize the washers/disinfectors in the medical center and the HCC's by purchasing a Getinge washer/disinfectors. (5) DESCRIBE WHY YOU BELIEVE THE ORDER REPRESENTS THE BEST VALUE CONSISTENT WITH FAR 8.4 TO AID THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN MAKING THIS BEST VALUE DETERMINATION: Standardization enhances patient care and reduces risk of disease transmission because the sterilization service can use one sterilization SOP, standardized cleaning solutions, and standardized maintenance procedures. (6) DESCRIBE THE MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AMONG SCHEDULE HOLDERS AND THE RESULTS OR A STATEMENT OF THE REASON MARKET RESEARCH WAS NOT CONDUCTED: A sources sought notice was published to GSA eBuy for a recent buy for the Salem VAMC to determine if additional suppliers can offer the equipment via schedule. Only Getinge USA responded to the notice. (7) ANY OTHER FACTS SUPPORTING THE JUSTIFICATION: None (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 market will continue to be examined for products that can interface with or replace current equipment when the system requires upgrades and or replacement.
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- Justification and Approval (J&A)
- File Name: V797P-4452B VA246-13-F-8171 V797P-4452B VA246-13-F-8171_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1027076&FileName=V797P-4452B-013.docx)
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- File Name: V797P-4452B VA246-13-F-8171 V797P-4452B VA246-13-F-8171_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1027076&FileName=V797P-4452B-013.docx)
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- SN03206170-W 20130929/130927235712-cd6be19093fedd39f592103909cd77fa (fbodaily.com)
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