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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: VA242-18-AP-2714

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 2, James J. Peters VA Medical Center

VA2237 # 630-18-2-4456-0040

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

Full Service Contract for Talyst, AUTOPACK SYSTEM, M#JV240BX , for the Pharmacy Service at VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. The total estimated amount including base year plus four one-year options is $90,000.00

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

- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements Per FAR

6.302-1.

- Translogic Corporation – Swisslog, a large business, is now the original equipment manufacturer

(OEM) since it acquired Talyst Inc, the original OEM of the pharmacy AutoPack system.

- Translogic Corporation – Swisslog claims that AutoPack parts are proprietary and cannot be purchased from any other vendor.

- Market research shows that no other vendor provides service to the AutoPack system.

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

Market research conducted in VIP, DSBS, FBO, GSA, and FPDS show that Translogic Corporation – Swisslog is the only source. See P02 CO Market Research attachment for details.

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.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the

S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

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