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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106 1 For

Over Micro Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_VA256 18 AP 7931_____________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO16, Jackson Supply Team A,

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

Surgical table TruSystem 7000 dv Operating Table Package/$102,034.75.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The requested TruSystem 7000dV Operating Table must be compatible with current VA owned DaVinci Xi Surgery System to be able to properly work. Both the DaVinci system and the TruSystem Operating Table are proprietary to Hill Rom. There are no other companies capable of providing similar equipment compatible.

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

The Contracting Office posted a RFI seeking any vendor capable of providing a brand name or equal product, but there were no responses. Only Hill Rom responded and provided a proprietary letter where they explain only Hill Rom is compatible with its own equipment, as no Small Business partners and they reserve the proprietary rights to the equipment and accessories.

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.

Name: Clay K. Jones Date Title: Contracting Officer

CLAY K JONES 685130 Digitally signed by CLAY K JONES 685130 Date: 2018.06.14 15:53:27 -05'00'