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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 02, 2009 FBO #2869
DOCUMENT

65 -- BIOGLUE - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

9/30/2009
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

621991 — Blood and Organ Banks
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VA NW Health Network (VISN 20);Vancouver Square at the Mall, Suite 203;5115 NE 82nd AVE;Vancouver WA 98662
 

ZIP Code

98662
 

Archive Date

9/13/2009
 

Point of Contact

Brad FeaganPurchasing Agent
 

E-Mail Address

brad.feagan@va.gov
(brad.feagan@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA663-P96536
 

Award Date

9/10/2009
 

Description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1.Contracting Organization: VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM/SEATTLE DIVISON 2.Description of Action: This is a request for other than full and open competition for the procurement of Bioglue from Cryolife Inc, 1655 Roberts Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144-3632. 3.Description of Supplies or Services: Item is used in open heart surgery when closing aorta valve; helps prevent bleeding and seals anastomosis. 4.Statutory Authority: This is the law permiting other than full and open competition. The specific paragraph must be cited. Pick one. Usually we only use the first two at the VA. Any question on which one to pick call your Contracting Officer. ( X ) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements; ( ) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency; ( ) (3) Industrial Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental or Research Capability, or Expert Services; ( ) (4) International Agreement ( ) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute; ( ) (6) National Security; or ( ) (7) Public Interest 5.Validity of Use of Statutory Authority: No other vendor makes this product per the open heart nurse. 6.Actions to Promote Competition: Contracting Officer will work with the OR to finds other sources that may be able to provide like or similar product. 7.Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price: The anticipated price to the Government is $ 6250.00 total ($3125.00/each). Contracting Officer has determined that the established price is fair and reasonable. Same product was purchased on p.o. #663-P90077 for $2950.00/each and p.o. #663-P82807 for $2950.00/each. 8.Market Survey (FAR 10): None. The open heart nurse says there is no other vendor that makes this bioglue and when bioglue is ordered for our O.R. it is always on emergency basis for direct patient care in the O.R. 9.Other Considerations: We need this bioglue ASAP for open heart; without it could be harmful to open heart patient. 10.Listing of Sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: None. 11.Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition: See line #6. 12.Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a bonafide 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. (this signature is the requestor's supervisor, fund control point official, chief of service, someone with responsibility and accountability) _____________________________ _______________________ Name: Blanche ToroDate Title: Program Support, Dept. of Anes/Operating Rm Facility: VAPSHCS 13.Approvals in accordance with FAR 6.304 This part if filled out by Contracting Staff as part of the Justification a.Contracting Officer's Certification: (required) I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. _____________________________ ________________________ Name: Brad FeaganDate Title: Purchasing Agent Facility: VA Puget Sound Health Care System b.Competition Advocate: (Required over $550K) I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. N/A. ___________________________ ___________________ Name Date Title Facility c.Legal Review: (When required) I certify that the foregoing justification meets all of the statutory requirements for other than full and open competition. N/A. ___________________________ ___________________ Name Date Title Facility d.Acquisition Manager's Review and Approval: I have reviewed the foregoing justification and find it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief and recommend approval for other than full and open competition. ______________________ ________________________ Name: Scott Sands Date Title: Acquisition North Branch Manager Facility: VA Puget Sound Health Care System
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/9db644cfaf0ad2ede3373883942af1a9)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA663-P96536 VA663-P96536.DOC (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=81648&FileName=-039.DOC)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=81648&FileName=-039.DOC

 

File Name: VA663-P96536 JA FOR CRYOLIFE 663-P963536.DOC (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=81649&FileName=-040.DOC)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=81649&FileName=-040.DOC

 

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Record

SN01976001-W 20091002/091001001111-9db644cfaf0ad2ede3373883942af1a9 (fbodaily.com)
 

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