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Posey Sitter on Cue Alarms

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6515 | Last Modified: 05/10/2024

Procurement Summary

The Posey sitter on cue alarm is a small device that detects when a potential fall risk patient stands and moves without being assisted by nursing staff. This system is able to notify nursing staff when a patient needs assistance. These items are needed to ensure patient safety and to help with fall prevention. The VA intends to procure a quantity of fifty-five (55) alarms and associated cabling.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Solicitation 36C25524Q0111 was posted on SAM.gov as a brand name only, competitive small business set aside for fifty-five (55) Tidi/Posey Sitter on Cue fall alarms for the Harry S. Truman Medical Center in Columbia, MO. A brand name only competitive small business set aside was utilized because the Posey Sitter on Cue fall alarms are the only alarms compatible with existing systems and inventory at the medical center. Based on market research, and the results of the competition, these items are not domestically available, therefore, a waiver is required.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing

Date Submitted

05/01/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

36C25524Q0111

Solicitation ID

36C25524Q0111

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF