L--Installation and Training for Patient Safe Handling Lift System and Mobile Lift Weaver & Associates

DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS: Only one source reasonably available (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)); Installation And Training For Liko Overhead Patient Lift System And Golvo 7007 Es Mobile Patient Lift (See V797P-4084B VA687-A90070). The VAMC, Walla Walla, WA, competed and placed an order for a patient safe lifting system for 2 rooms with slings and accessories and two mobile patient lifts. The requirement includes installation and training. FINDINGS The responsible contracting officer documents the following findings: (1) Based on the results of the RFQ issued on GSA's eBuy system, Fedco, LLC's quote meets the requirements of the VA and provides the best value; (2) Only the lift system components, accessories and the mobile lift are on the FSS contract; (3) The quote submitted by Fedco, LLC, indicated that installation and training is an open market service and is provided by Weaver & Associates; and (4) Fedco will not allow any other firm besides Weaver & Associates to install the lift system or to provide training on the appropriate and safe use of the system and when/how to use emergency procedures. The same is true for training on the mobile lift. DETERMINATION In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) and based on these findings it is the judgment of this Contracting Officer that Weaver & Associates is the only source reasonably available for to provide these services /s/ Charlene Duncan, Contracting Officer 09-18-2009.