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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 22, 2010 FBO #3162
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Q -- Maintenance-Blood Sterilizers - Justification and Approval (J&A)

Notice Date

7/20/2010
 

Notice Type

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

NAICS

339112 — Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;Contracting Officer (A138P&C);VA Puget Sound Healthcare System;9600 Veterans Drive, Bldg 17;Tacoma WA 98493
 

ZIP Code

98493
 

Solicitation Number

VA26010RQ0990
 

Archive Date

7/25/2010
 

Point of Contact

Craig S Magee
 

E-Mail Address

ct
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Award Number

VA663-C00701
 

Award Date

7/20/2010
 

Description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition 1.Contracting Organization: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 20, Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), Seattle, WA. 2.Description of Action: This justification is for other than open competition for maintenance and repair services to be performed by Advance Sterilizer Products (Johnson & Johnson Health Care System INC). 3.Description of Supplies or Services: The VAPSHCS has a requirement for the vendor to perform preventive and corrective maintenance services on the Sterrad NX Sterilization System. This equipment is critical for the Medical Center's continuous sterilization process. 4.Statutory Authority: (x) (1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements; (x) (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: IAW FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2) Advance Sterilizer Products is the only vendor authorized to service this equipment. IAW FAR 6.302-2(a)(2)(b)(2) delay in the award of this requirement could result in serious injury to our Veterans. Services performed by unauthorized vendors and the installation of unauthorized parts could result in costly damage to equipment. 6. Actions to Promote Competition: IAW FAR 5.202(a)(2) the proposed contract action is urgent and compelling. The referenced vendor is the only known source for this service, there is no known secondary source. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price: The anticipated price to the Government is $18,252.13. IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii). Based on historical cost for previous services performed by the vendor, pricing is determined fair and reasonable. 8.Market Survey (FAR 10): Due to the urgency of this transaction, market research was not conducted. Repair/replacement part is a proprietary product of Advanced Sterilization Products (Johnson & Johnson Health Care System INC). 9.Other Considerations: Advanced Sterilizer Products (Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems INC) is the only vendor certified that can perform preventive maintenance and supply the required to replace malfunctioning device(s) for corrective action found during maintenance and inspection. 10.Listing of Sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: None. 11.Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition: Prior to the award of a new purchase order, market research will be conducted to identify new vendors that are authorized to perform these services. 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. //Signed// 07/20/2010 _____________________________________________________ Oscar BalangueDate Supervisor, Maintenance & Operation VA Puget Sound Health Care System 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. //Signed// 07/20/2010 _____________________________ ________________________ Craig MageeDate Contracting Officer VISN 20 b.Competition Advocate: (Required over $550K) I certify the justification meets requirements for other than full and open competition. ___________________________ ___________________ 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. ___________________________ ___________________ 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. //Signed// 07/20/2010 ______________________ ________________________ Scott A. Sands Date Acquisition Branch Chief, North Branch VISN 20
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/VA/SeVANC/VAPSHCS/VA26010RQ0990/listing.html)
 

Document(s)

Justification and Approval (J&A)
 

File Name: VA663-C00701 VA663-C00701_1.doc (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=137471&FileName=-307.doc)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=137471&FileName=-307.doc

 

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Record

SN02210927-W 20100722/100720234640-3bd77990028d0fd573e182bb153dcf27 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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