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VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 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: 36C261-20-AP-2806

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, PALO ALTO VA Medical Center, PR# 640-20-2-102-0024

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

The Palo Alto VA Medical Center is requesting to purchase two (2) MCH-1000(m) cooler-heaters, two (2) MCH-11COM communication modules and two (2) MCH-11DMX Dripless Anti-Microbial (DAM) Hose kits that are Brand Name Only. This emergency procurement is in support of COVID-19 preparation and response. Estimated Amount of $48,270.00.

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

RPO West Operational Manual, Part 212.1.2, states that pursuant to the guidance and limitations set-forth by the Executive Director, Office of Acquisition and Logistics and Senior Procurement Executive Memorandum dated 03/15/2020, the Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities-Emergency Assistance Activities in Support of Global Pandemic for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), authorized the use of the emergency acquisition flexibilities provided in FAR Subpart 18.2 to support the President's declared National Emergency in response to COVID-19.

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

Only commercial item can meet the need of the emergency requirement. Contract Specialist conducted a review of GSA Advantage that produced zero (0) results.

Conducted a review of the National Acquisition Center (NAC) that produced zero (0) results. Contract Specialist conducted a Google search, and only one other company provided this equipment, but it was in litigation due to the system potentially causing infection. Contract Specialist conducted review of FPDS-NG, under Shamrock Surgical (028458613) and found that they were awarded three (3) contracts to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs for the CardioQuip, cooler-heater equipment.

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VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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.

Jarrod Washington Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466