K065--Software Upgrade Hillrom Connex System

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106 1 For Over Micro Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K) Acquisition Plan Action ID:___36C245 23 AP 2889______________ Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Huntington Medical Center 1. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Description of supplies: NO PHYSICAL SUPPLIES. Connex server upgrade with licenses and support. Operating System upgrade. Services Required: The current Hillrom Connex system is used for direct patient care monitoring. Currently the system is running on a non compliant OS. Estimated Cost: $45,069.00 2. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Due to the proprietary nature of the operating system upgrade only Hillrom owned by Welch Allyn Inc. can provide the required services to the Huntington VA.