JA Over SAT IAW 6.103-1 - Howard Med Carts BPA - Redacted

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION UNDER SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES FOR

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFO PART 12

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C776-26-AP-1686
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction (OALC), Regional Procurement Office – Central (RPO-C), Supplies & Services Division, 1639 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 371129.
Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed: This individual Justification and Approval (J&A) is to support a sole source procurement to Minburn Technology Group, LLC, a SBA Small Business certified SDVOSB vendor in accordance with Revolutionary FAR KǀĞƌŚĂƵů (RFO) 6.103-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements). This procurement is for Howard Medical Carts and accessories in accordance with RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, RFO 12.102 for restricting competition, and RFO Supbart 16.7 Agreements. This action will establish a new firm-fixed-price blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with a two-year ordering period to procure new and replacement equipment, set-up, and training as required by VA Medical centers within the Midwest Consortium (MidCon).
The Contracting Officer has determined that a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) BPA is appropriate for this acquisition. The estimated total value of the BPA is: $
($
including the optional six (6) month
extension in accordance with RFO 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services) x Year One (1): $
x Year Two (2): $
x RFO 52.212-8 (6-months): $
The duration of this requirement is for two (2) 12-month ordering periods with an optional six (6) month extension in accordance with RFO 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services: x Ordering Period One (1): October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 x Ordering Period Two (2): October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028 x RFO 52.217-8 (6-months): October 1, 2028 – April 30, 2029 2. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs: The mission of the Midwest Consortium (MidCon) is to enhance the health and well-being of Veterans through coordinated, high-quality care, and efficient resource management. Specifically, ensuring seamless integration of services across all facilities to improve patient outcomes and maintaining high standards of care, patient safety, and compliance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies. To accomplish this mission and vision, MidCon is