65--I.V. Stands

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Pryor Products, 1819 Peacock Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92056 for the purchase of 100 Pryor Products Stainless Steel IV Stands, MPN #176SST. The Statutory authority for this sole source purchase is Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented in the FAR 6.302-2 (a)(1). The applicable NAICS Code is 339112 with a size standard of 1,000 Employees. A Justification and Approval to procure using other than full and open competition is below and a VA Form 2268 is on file in the Contracting Office. Interested persons may identify their interest and/or capability by responding to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for quotation or a solicitation of offers, and there is no solicitation available. However, all responses received by Monday, 21 May 2018, at NOON EST will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement upon receipt of responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT Acquisition Plan Action ID: VA250-18-AP-8244 Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106; Network Contracting Office 10, 3140 Governor s Place Blvd, Kettering, OH 45409. The purchase request number is 541-18-3-726-0150. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The LSCVAMC is in need of 100 new stainless steel IV stands manufactured by Pryor Products. The IV stands will replace the old stands that have rusted and are no longer usable. The poles being requested are fully stainless steel, polished stainless steel 6 legs, 25 diameter stainless steel base, 3 premium rubber casters with exclusive dial race sealed balled bearings, stainless steel telescoping inner pole, and 8-hook rake top. The estimated cost of this procurement is $__________. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The IV stands being requested must be fully stainless steel with 6 legs and an 8-hook rake top. Many contractors have similar models but they either did not have all stainless steel or only had a 2- or 4- hook rake top. The 6-leg and 8-hook rake formation were the two most difficult characteristics to match on a unit. Further, the LSCVAMC are currently using IV stands that meet these requirements; however, the base is painted or coated which leads to chipping and rusting. The rusted and chipped IV stands cannot be repaired and must be replaced as they are no longer safe for patient use. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted IAW FAR Part 10. A Sources Sought Notice was submitted to FBO and GSA to identify contractors that could meet the procurement requirements on schedule or open market. The IV stands on schedule and open market did not meet the requirements of this procurement due to having the painted or powder-coated bases that are being replaced at the facility due to the chipping and rusting and/or they did not have the 6-leg, 8-hook formation. Additionally, the Service reached out to multiple manufacturers to determine if modifications could be made; however, it was determined that there were no guarantees that the product could be matched in a timely manner nor would it be advantageous to the Government.