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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 23, 2013 FBO #4382
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65 -- 667-14-1-132-0020 - RF CONSOLE SYSTEM - VA256-14-AP-0331 Manufactured by RF Surgical Systems. Only two mfr's current according to NIH. This is only mfr with a valid SAM Record. Unable to locate SAM for ClearCount. - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

11/21/2013
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

423450 — Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Southeast Louisiana Veterans HCS;1555 Poydras Street;New Orleans LA 70114
 

ZIP Code

70114
 

Solicitation Number

VA25614Q0066
 

Archive Date

12/20/2013
 

Point of Contact

Paul G Filhiol
 

E-Mail Address

6-4206<br
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA256-14-P-0398
 

Award Date

11/20/2013
 

Description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1.Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16, Site 667, Shreveport VA Medical Center,VA256 NCO 16, Supply Product Team Division II 2.Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: This is a sole source procurement of a newly available medical device from a small business estimated at $36,100.00. 3.Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency's Needs: This procurement will include the following Line Items: 01-0027 1 CONSOLE, RF ASSURE MODEL 200 6 EA 5000.0000 01-0023 2 RF ASSURE DETECTION MAT, OR STD, 40X20 6 EA 850.0000 02-0029 3 RFS BLAIR PORT WAND 20 EA 50.0000 Total: $36,100 4.Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: (X ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; and FAR 13-106-1(b)(1) ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency per FAR 6.302-2; ( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability or Expert Services per FAR 6.302-3; ( ) (4) International Agreement per FAR 6.302-4 ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute FAR 6.302-5; ( ) (6) National Security per FAR 6.302-6; ( ) (7) Public Interest per FAR 6.302-7; 5.Demonstration that the Contractor's Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): This equipment is highly specialized equipment for use in the Operating Room during surgical procedures. It is used to detect cotton and gauze sponges, and can be used in a variety of types of surgical procedures. It will decrease the time and manpower required in the OR for maintaining sponge counts during procedures and will eliminate instances of the surgical site being closed with sponges left inside the patient. This RF sponge detection system is unique to RF Surgical Systems. The VISN has tested its use and recommends that it be purchased to make surgical procedures quicker and safer for the patient. It reduces OR time, anesthesia time, and reduces unnecessary xrays. It also makes the quick handling of emergency and trauma cases less risky and limits staff exposure to biology hazards of handling soiled sponges and reduces our stream of disposable waste. 6.Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: RF Surgical Systems has already been awarded a contract for a similar system. The mat on this order is available under that contract. The Console and the Wands are new models which are not yet available under contract. These items are new uses of technology which will become more widely available and more competitive in the future. 7.Determination by the Contracting Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The prices can be determined fair and reasonable by commercial pricing methodologies because these same items are sold to private and non-profit hospitals and healthcare organizations across the country. 8.Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: Internet and catlog searches revealed that RF Surgical Systems is currently the only manufacturer of this type of item. 9.Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: This method of sponge counting in the OR is becoming the standard of care. The manufacturer is a small business. 10.Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition: See Section VI above. 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: We will continue to monitor the market for the emergence of competitive items of this type. It is only a matter of time before such items will be available from a variety of sources. 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.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/AlVAMC502/AlVAMC502/VA25614Q0066/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA256-14-P-0398 VA256-14-P-0398_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1099472&FileName=-2846.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1099472&FileName=-2846.docx

 

File Name: VA256-14-P-0398 P02 Market Research Template.pdf (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1099473&FileName=-2847.pdf)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1099473&FileName=-2847.pdf

 

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Record

SN03238576-W 20131123/131121233944-ed6c4478c174239175b9994488133c5d (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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