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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF MARCH 06, 2014 FBO #4485
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J -- Repair Linear Accelerator - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

3/4/2014
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

811219 — Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Network Contracting Office - 8;Tres Rios Bldg;27 Gonzalez Giusti Ave, Suite 600;Guaynabo PR 00968
 

ZIP Code

00968
 

Solicitation Number

VA24814Q0531
 

Archive Date

3/19/2014
 

Point of Contact

Jose Bueno
 

E-Mail Address

781-8700
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA248-14-P-1329
 

Award Date

3/4/2014
 

Description

Attachment 2: Request for Sole Source Memo Format DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 8, Veterans Administration Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PR. Req. 672-14-2-2510-0114 2 Nature and/or Description of the Action Beina Processed: This is a request for other than full and open competition for the emergency procurement of services to perform Emergency Repair Services on the Variant Linear Accelerator Unit (TRILOGY) located at Radiotherapy Section. This Linear Accelerator is used to perform Radiotherapy treatments on Cancer patients. This action will be awarded as a new firm-fixed-price purchase order. 3 Description of Supplies/Services Reauired to Meet the Aaencv's Needs: Contractor will provide all necessary Repair Services and parts to bring this unit to Manufacturer Specifications. This is in order to comply with the requirements of VHA directive 2009-004 and TJC regulations. Total value for repair is $15,291.04. 4 Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition: FAR 6.302-1 (b) (2) The existence of limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes ( X) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; ( ) (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 Uniaue Qualificati ons or Nature of the Acauisition Reauires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority): VARIAN is the proprietor and Manufacturer that Service and repairs their manufactured Linear Accelerators. It is a company that complies with FDA Regulation Standards and will bring this unit to manufacturer specifications. 6 Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable: Limited market research was performed and find out the there is only one source that can perform this task to the service specific need. 7 Determination by the Contractina Officer that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and Reasonable: The anticipated price to the Government is $15,291.00. Rice is fair and reasonable in comparison with current market value. Repair or replacement parts price is not included. 8 Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results. or a Statement of the Reasons Market Research Was Not Conducted: A limited market research was conducted due to the facts that delays to perform the Repair Services on the Linear Accelerator will delay treatment even more than already is. 9 Any Other Facts SuDoortina the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: This item is for direct patient care. Failure to obtain in timely manner will result in a threat to health, welfare and or safety. It will decrease VACHS ability to provide critical care in the Radiotherapy Department and will extend treatment, furthermore increasing operational cost to the Government. Apart from the actual urgency to perform Repair Services on this unit; all parts will be provided by VARIAN. 10 Listina of Sources that Expressed. in Writing. an interest in the Acauisition: See section VI above. 11. A Statement of the Actions. any. the Aaency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to Competition before Makina subseauent acauisitions for the supplies or services reauired: A limited market research was done due to the facts that delay in services isaffecting patient treatment and VARIAN has provided Repair Services for the last few years with great success. 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. -;7M' 1(// ?-01y Charlie Rivera-Suarez Biorredical Equiprrent Support Specialist 13 Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304 a.Contracting Officer's Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. NameDate Title c.c..c.4:-:--(2-6-<-'n Facility )'c--t-o3 b.NCM/PCM (Reauired $3K and above): I certify the justificati on meets requirements for other than full and open competition. c.SAO (If over SOOK): I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. NameDate Director Service Area Office, East d.VHA HCA Review and Approval: I have reviewed the foregoing justificati on and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knciMedge and belief and recorrrrend approval (if over $10rrillion) or approve ($800K to 10 Trillion) for other than full and open competition. NameDate Chief Procurement and Logistics Officer VHA Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) e.VA Deputy Senior Procurement Executive Approval (over $10 million but not exceeding $50 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for other than full and open competition. C. FORD HEARDDate Deputy Senior Procurement Executive (DSPE) Office of Acquisition and Logistics Department of Veterans Affairs f.VHA Senior Procurement Executive Approval (over $50 million): I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and approve for other than full and open competition. Jan R. FryeDate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Logistics Senior Procurement Executive (SPE) Department of Veterans Affairs
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/SJVAMC672/SJVAMC672/VA24814Q0531/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA248-14-P-1329 VA248-14-P-1329_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=1234336&FileName=-3206.docx)

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Record

SN03302057-W 20140306/140305000009-dee4daaeb44e632ebfd8e1c4532ca38f (fbodaily.com)
 

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