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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: VA246-18-AP-10711 (652-18-3-165-0199)

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, (NCO 6), Richmond VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA, 23249.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount:

The Nikon Model Ci-L Microscope will be utilized to analyzing the pathogenic mechanisms of osteoporosis and the pharmacological effects of molecular biological approaches and bio-imaging methods.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used:

The Microscope will be used with the existing Nikon Microscope equipment. The RVAMC Ophthalmology Clinical staff and residents are trained on its use; and the clinic maintains spare parts for the existing equipment. A change in the make, model, or manufacture will degrade staff proficiencies and delay patient treatment.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted:

MR was conducted. This is a Brand Name requirement. A VIP query resulted in (41) SDVOSBs and (6) VOSBs found under NAICS Code 333314. A query of FPDS resulted in over (8) instances of “LED Microscope” purchased by the Dept of VA. The Richmond VAMC provided a quote from Morrell Instrument Company Inc. The CS contacted Morell who provided the CS with two vendors who are authorized distributors of Morrell Instruments: Laboratory Optical/VOSB and Persona Vision/SDVOB.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR13.106-1(b). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

Prepared By: Contract Specialist Tiffany Pimble

Approved By: Contracting Officer

Keeshia Newman https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/S19%20Open%20Market-FAR13%20Award%20Documentation%20Form.pdf https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/S19%20Open%20Market-FAR13%20Award%20Documentation%20Form.pdf