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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

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: 36C250-24-AP-2827

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 located at 260 E University Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219-2356, in support of VISN 10, Richard L. Roudebush (RLR) VA Medical Center (VAMC), 1481 W 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-2803. 2237 #: 583-24-3-179-0390

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This is a new requirement from the RLR Health Technology Management (HTM) Team to purchase replacement brand name filters for the facility’s AMSCO 400 Sterilizers. The requeseted items include:

· 11037046 - Steris Clean Flow Pro Kits (Part No. 11037046) - Qty 2 each

· Labor Charge – Qty 6 hours

· Plumbing Supplies – Qty 1 each

· Shipping Charge – Qty 1 each The estimated cost is $11,654.14

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Flow Pro Filter Kits are steam filters designed around the efficient transfer of particles in the local water from the steam to the filter and well within the assembly. The assembly is proprietary and meant to operate in hot temperatures and high pressures. The filters must be compatible with the AMSCO 400 Sterilizers and installed by trained personnel.

The OEM, Steris Corporation (Large Business), confirmed there are no resellers available for the distribution and installation of the filters. There is no expectation of two or more small businesses submitting offers to satisfy this requirement. The VA and SBA Rules of Two cannot be obtained.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research queries were conducted using VetCert, DSBS, GSA Advantage, VA NACT, FPDS-NG, and other resources found that the OEM (LB) has proprietary licensing, and exclusive distribution/installation for these commodities.

Based upon market research and comparison to the IGCE; fair and reasonable pricing can be obtained from the OEM.

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.

_Signature on file___________________ 04/08/2024______ Name: James Hallock Date

Title: Contracting Officer Last Updated: 02/01/22