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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: 36C250-21-AP-4439

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, LTC. Charles S. Kettles VA Medical

Center. 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 2237: 506-22-1-525-0001

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

This acquisition is for a new firm-fixed-price software maintenance contract with SoundCom Corp.

The estimated value of the proposed acquisition is $181,429.20

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

SoundCom Corp. is the original equipment manufacturer of this software and the only authorized repair service. Any use of unauthorized service can void warranties and may cause the government to pay unreasonable costs in future for repairs and service agreements.

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

VIP search using NAICS code 811213 and keyword “soundcom” returned 0 results for SD/VOSB concerns. VA Rule of Two cannot be met. FPDS search using keyword “soundcom” shows the vendor has past procurement. SAM.gov search returned two awards and an intent to sole source synopsis. SoundCom Corp. is owned by Ametek Inc. and is the only provider of this service.

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.

Chad Kemper – Contract Specialist John McCallum – Contracting Officer NCO 10 – Service Team 4 NCO 10 – Service Team 4 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466