JNA Amia Cycler Lease Redacted

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting Brand Name Justification for MPT up to SAT

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Brand Name Awards IAW FAR 12.
For
Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-27-AP-0844
1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network/Program Contracting Office 06, located at 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667, in support of VISN 06 VA Health Care System at 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667. Purchase Request No: 590-27-1126-0005. 2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Hampton VA Medical center has a requirement to lease the Baxter Amia Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) system/cycler for the Dialysis clinic for a base year plus 4 option years. Amia Cycler is an automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) system designed to support patients receiving home-based peritoneal dialysis therapy. This system incorporates advanced technology that enables healthcare professionals to remotely monitor and manage patient treatment data, access therapy and support effective communication regarding patient care.
3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Hampton VA Medical Center requires a service contract for the Baxter Amia Automated PeritonealCycler. Hampton VAMC currently leases two of the cyclers for in-patient training and to use in-patient wards when patients are admitted who require the cycler for peritoneal dialysis procedures. These devices provide essential renal replacement therapy for veterans diagnosed with end stage renal disease. Continued use of the Baxter AMIA Cycler is necessary to maintain standardization, ensure continuity of patient care, and support clinical and operational procedures. The existing equipment configuaration allows clinical personnel to utilize training protocols, preserve staff proficiency and provided consistent and reliable dialysis treatments. Introducing equipment from an alternative manufacturer could require additional staff training, revisions to clinaical proceducres, and potential changes to existing treatment protocols. These changes could result in additional government expenditures, operational disruptions and potential patient safety risks. Based on the facility’s existing ewuipment standardization, clinical requirements, and need to maintain uninterrupted patient care, contined leasing of the Baxter AMAI