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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: 36C260-20-AP-3011

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional

Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 20 on behalf of VISN 20, 531 Boise VA Medical Center 2237: 531-20-3-930-0048

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: This will be a six-month bridge contract for preventive maintenance and repair of Stryker endoscope equipment. This action is a new requirement and has determined to be urgent and sole sourced to a small business in accordance with. FAR 6.302-2(a)(2) When the agency’s need for the supplies or services is of such an unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits bids or proposals, full and open competition need not be provided for.

Contractor to provide on-site preventative maintenance and repair services on the same day as required, included but not limited to all labor, certified service technicians, travel, living expenses, maintenance materials and service, and tools, parts necessary to perform the required service in accordance with the manufacturer’s service manuals for the equipment listed herein. Components include but are not limited to technical support 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.

This contract will include preventive maintenance and repair for more than 20 laparoscopes which are vital to many major surgical procedures done in the VA. These devices are essential in ensuring the safety to the patients. In addition, if these devices failed the repair or replacement would also be more expensive.

Estimated Amount: $84,869.76

Period of Performance: 6 Months

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The contract will include preventive maintenance and repair for more than 20 laparoscopes which are vital to many major surgical procedures done in the VA. Support and any work done must be warranted by Stryker. Support. These devices are essential in ensuring the safety to the patients. In addition, if these devices failed could cause delay and or serious injury or harm. 6.302-2(b) (1) An unusual and compelling urgency precludes full and open competition; and

(2) Delay in award of a contract would result in serious injury, financial or other, to the Government.

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

Because of the emergent status, limited market research was conducted https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13

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.

Name Michael Allred Date Title Branch Chief, Supply Branch II

RPO West Log #: 2020-04-23T14:51:15 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466