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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: VA-20-00037097

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 01, VA Connecticut Medical Center

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: BACTEC MGIT 960 Mycobacterial Detection System manufactured by large business Beckton Dickinson to work with their laboratory instruments.

The Firm Fixed Price agreement for this Bactec MGIT 960 Mycobacterial Detection System includes 5 days a week service for the instrument. This instrument is already on site in the TB department in the VA West Haven Lab and in use.

Total Estimated Annual Testing Expense: $27,792.69 Estimated Cost for Total Contract period (base & 4 option years) $138,963.45 Period of Performance: May 18, 2020 through May 17, 2025.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The BACTEC MGIT 960 system is designed to meet the needs of medium and high-volume laboratories. The BACTEC MGIT 960 System has a space-saving capacity of 960 tubes which lets you process up to 8,000 specimens a year. Continuous monitoring identifies positives as they occur. This system utilizes plastic tubes and has eliminated the use of sharps. Safe, efficient, on-board incubation means no need to handle or transfer tubes once the system is loaded- thus reducing labor requirements and adding on an extra layer of operator safety.

The BACTEC MGIT 960 System uses MGIT media and patented sensors, making efficient use of advanced fluorometric technology and permitting highly accurate detection of oxygen consumption. The Susceptibility Test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis features automatic susceptible or resistant interpretation to eliminate subjectivity.

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018 Page of The BACTEC MGIT 960 System is noteworthy in its capacity and flexibility in combining Growth Detection and susceptibility testing into a single high-performance system. The Microbiology Department at the West Haven Campus of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System already has this BACTEC MGIT 960 System in place and in use.

A fixed firm price base plus 4 option year agreement is being sought to ensure the ease of procuring the supplies for this specialized testing, pricing and availability as well as service for this Testing System. This will ensure that this service continues for all the sites within VISN 1 for this specialized testing without interruption. The BD BACTEC MGIT system is the only system that can provide detection for the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis as well as the sensitivity.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: A search on GSA Advantage was done and these products are not available under Federal Supply Schedule contract by any other vendor. The manufacturer is the sole distributor for these kits. See Sole Source Letter.

This testing is currently being performed at the VA West Haven Campus, Microbiology/TB Lab on the Bactec MGIT 960 automated Mycobacteria System and no additional studies or expenses would be incurred with this agreement request.

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.

Julie A. Lemire 149432 )Digitally signed by Julie A. Lemire 149432 Date: 2020.04.29 12:53:01 -04'00' Name Date Title