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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification and Approval For Other Than Full and Open Competition Contracting Organization: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISA 08, VA San Juan Medical Center Description of Action: Procurement of ALICE PDX Device Kit RQ 672-11-1-103-0015 Description of Supplies or Services: Alice PDX Device Kit Portable Sleep Diagnostic Device. Statutory Authority: Far 6.302-1 (b) (4) (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 0 (7) Public Interest 1 Validity of Use of Statutory Authority: When the agency head has determined in accordance with the agency's standardization program that only specified makes and models of technical equipment and parts will satisfy the agency's needs for additional units or replacement items, and only one source is available. Our diagnostic equipment is the Alice 5 from Respironics. The requested portable monitoring equipment is from Respironics. The idea is not to incur in extra efforts/expenses by not buying another equipment which, by not been from Respironics, may require different settings/procedures/loss of time and/or data. Actions to Promote Competition: See above 5 Determination of Fair and Reasonable Price: The anticipated price to the Government is $ 36,075.00. Prices are contract prices 6 Market Survey (FAR 10): During the time period in which the VACHS Pulmonary/CCM section has led the efforts of its Sleep Laboratory, we have been very well satisfied with the service response whenever needed by Respironics. Due to the island of Puerto Rico geographical location, we have noted that some vendors lack the resources for serving within an effective time period our island. This was a problem years ago when our diagnostic equipment was of the Compumedics namebrand. Since such problems happened frequently, we had to occasionally halt the performance of procedures in this highly demanded Sleep Lab, many times requiring extra Fee basis expenses. Respironics has always offered excellent quality of prompt service, always available to satisfy our needs. Our diagnostic equipment is the Alice 5 from Respironics. The requested portable monitoring equipment is from Respironics. The idea is not to incur in extra efforts/expenses by not buying another equipment which, by not been from Respironics, may require different settings/procedures/loss of time and/or data. 7 Other Considerations: Ensures integrity and continuance of the Sleep Laboratory. 8 Listing of Sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition: 9 Statement of Actions to Overcome Barriers to Competition: See line 3 10.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. Name: William Rodriguez, MD Date: Facility: VACHS SAN JUAN Title: Chief, Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Section 11. 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. Name: Rolando Arce Date: Title: Purchasing Agent, ASA0-8 Facility: VAC FICS Legal Review: I certify that the foregoing justification meets all of the statutory requirements for other than full and open competition.