Solicitation Number: VA-256-10-RP-0576 Notice Type: Special Notice Synopsis: Date: Sept. 24, 2010 5:00PM This notice advises that Department of Veterans Affairs in Jackson, Mississippi intends to award a sole source purchase order for a V60 ventilator transport package W/ C-Flex and AVAPS software to Jordan Reses Supply Company, LLC, 24 Frank LLoyD Wright Dr. Ste A3300 Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a) (2)., A determination not to compete this proposal procurement based on response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. Anticipated award date is September 27, 2010, NAICS Code is 423440 and size standards are $100 Million. The point of contact for this action is Vincent E. Thornton, Contract Specialist, phone (6010 206 6955, Email to
[email protected]. Contracting Office Address: 715 S. Pear Orchard Dr. Plaza One, 4th Floor Ridgeland, MS. 39157 Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS. 39216-5199 JUSTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION 1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity Department of Veterans Affairs, G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery VA Medical Center, 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive Jackson, MS 39216. 2. Nature/Description of Action Purchasing (6 ) V60 Ventilators 3. Description of Supplies/Services Jordan Reses Supply Company V60 Ventilator transport package w/ C-Flex and AVAPS software Estimated Value: $80,960.04 4. Identification of Statutory Authority ( X) 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (1) Only One Responsible Source ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (2) Unusual and Compelling Urgency ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (3) Industrial, Mobilization, Engineering, Developmental, or Research Capability or Expert Services ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (4) International Agreement ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (5) Authorized or Required by Statute ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (6) National Security ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253 (c) (7) Public Interest 5. Rationale in support of citation in Paragraph 4 above: a. Description of contractor and or of acquisition action that demonstrates that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited: Jordan Reses Supply Company is the only vendor that provides V60 Ventilator transport package w/ C-Flex and AVAPS software. There are no other vendors on the market (V60 Ventilator transport package w/ C-Flex and AVAPS software). b. Efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practical: The mandatory source, GSA, was researched. c. If the Sole Source Exception (c) (1) was chosen, state the date of synopsis or the basis for waivers. N/A d. If the Urgency Exception was chosen and this J&A was prepared after the procurement action was carried out, state the reasons. N/A The above acquisition will be negotiated with: Jordan Reses Supply Company Folcroft West Business Park Independence Court #16-17 Folcroft, Pa. 19032 6. Determination of a Fair and Reasonable Cost The vendor, Jordan Reses Supply Company, is the only vendor for this product. 7. Description of market survey and any interested sources. If no market survey was conducted, state the reason. The GSA Schedule, a mandatory source, was research and revealed no contract vendors for a Jordan Reses Supply Company V60 Ventilator transport package w/ C-Flex and AVAPS software. 8. Additional Support for the use of other than full and open competition: a. Explanation of why technical data, specifications, engineering descriptions, statement of work or purchase descriptions suitable for full open and competition have not been developed or are not available: V60 Ventilator Transport Package - Includes: V60 ventilator with C-Flex and AVAPS software options, color touch screen, 6 hour Li-ion battery, graphics package, oxygen hose, quick reference card and power - University Cart - Circuit Support Arm Bracket - V60 Mounting Plate - Oxygen Tank Manifold/Mounting bracket - Oxygen Tank Holders b. When the sole source exception is used in the case of a follow-on acquisition, provide an estimate of the cost that would be duplicated and describe how the estimate was derived if the contract is awarded to other than the incumbent: N/A c. When the urgency exception is cited provide the data, estimate of cost or other rationale as to the extent of harm to the government if the contract is not awarded expediently: N/A 9. Sources expressing an interest: N/A 10. Actions, if any, being taken to remove barriers to full and open competition: N/A 10. Delivery Requirements: 12. Acquisition Plan: An Acquisition Plan (X ) is ( ) is not required for this acquisition. 13. IT Approval: IT Approval ( ) is (X ) is not required for this acquisition. If it is, include appropriate approvals. The assertions and recommendations in support of the justification have been prepared by: _______________________________________________________________________ Technical Representative Date Phone Contracting Officers Certification The Contracting Officer has determined that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer's knowledge and belief. /es/ Vincent E. Thornton 9/24/2010 __________________________________________________ ____________________ Contracting Officer Not exceeding $500K Date ______________________________________________ ____________________ One Level Above Contracting Officer, Exceeding $500K Date CONCURRED BY: ______________________________________ _____________________ David Rowland Date Network Contract Manager Concur / Non-concur __________________________________ _____________________ Pamela J Sanders Date SAO Director, Central Region Approved / Disapproved __________________________________ ______________________ Joseph A. Williams, Jr., RN, BSN, MPM Date Head of Contracting Activity Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Operations and Management