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VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 01 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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: 36C249-20-AP-1593

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs

VISN 09

626 Alvin C. York VAMC PR #:

626-20-3-3096-0066

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

Disposable surgical masks for the treatment of patients.

Estimated value for this procurement: $174,000.00

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

The Alvin C. York VAMC has an emergent requirement for disposable surgical masks. These masks are essential for physicians treating patients affected by COVID-19. The masks allow staff to remain safe while still being able to care for patients. The scarcity of the masks and the harm to staff from any delays in seeking competition justify the need to make a sole source award to Av Medical

Technologies IAW FAR 13.106-1(b).

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

Limited market research was conducted due to the extreme need for these masks in support of

COVID-19 treatment. Any delay would risk staff and clinicians to becoming infected by COVID-19 and therefore having a severe impact on patient treatment. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW

FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

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.

Crystal L. Baird Contracting Officer Date: 4/7/2020 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/8 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/6 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/6