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

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Brand Name Justification IAW FAR 13.106-1 For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K) Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C250-23-AP-1916

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 10, located at 2780 Airport Dr., Suite 340, Columbus, OH 43219 and LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, located at 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

2237: 506-23-2-118-0108

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

The OR is requesting the procurement of Fluid System, 4K UHD Camera Control Unit, 4K UHD Camera Head, 5mm Light Guide, Omni Hysteroscopy Standard Set and Omni Instrument Tray to assist the newly appointed GYNE physician in the OR with procedures. The cost of the item is $142,046.00.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: IAW FAR 13.106-1(b), this action will be posted as Brand Name for the Hologic Fluid System. The Hologic Fluid System is compatible with the Myosure camera and instruments currently in use at the Ann Arbor VA medical center. Purchase of another Fluid System would require the purchase of additional equipment and training for the staff.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Searched VetBiz using keywords Fluid Management System and NAICS code 339112. There were 102 vendors matching the search. I also searched GSA and VANAC and there were no vendors located. Also searched sba.gov and located 1 SDVOSB vendors Triton Light Medical). OEM advised they have 1 SDVOSB distributor (DGA Medical). The VA Rule of Two is not attainable for this procurement. An open market, brand name solicitation will be posted to sam.gov, and a contract will be awarded to the vendor offering the best value to the government.

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.

Percy Johnson Contracting Officer Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1