Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT Covidien.pdf

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID#: 36C242-25-AP-3564

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: 36C242-25-AP-3564

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 2, Albany VA Medical Center 113 Holland Ave. Albany NY 12208

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

This requirement is for the purchase of Medtronic Valleylab Electrosurgical Generators, including the Forc along with compatible accessories such as foot pedals, power cords, and instruction manuals.

These electrosurgical units are essential for performing a wide range of surgical procedures that require tissue dissection, coagulation, and vessel sealing. The units will be deployed in operating rooms and procedural suites to replace existing end-of-life generators currently in use, ensuring uninterrupted surgical service and improved patient/ Estimated amount: $137,370.36

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Platforms manufactured by Medtronic, possess propietrary technologies and features that are not available from other electrosurgical generator systems. These include the patented TissueFect sensing technology, which continuously monitors tissue impedance and adjusts power output in real timeto optimize tissue trama. Additionally Ligasure vessel sealing capability, exclusive to Valleylab systems.These systems are uniquely compatable with exisiting Valleylab specific accessories and surgical handpieces currently in use at Albany VAMC, which would not function with other brands platforms.

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

SBA VETCERT was searched for NAICS code 339113 and key words “surgical generator” which yielded 0 results. It was also searched for NAICS code 339113 which yielded 1,165 results under this NAICS code.

SBA was searched for NAICS code 339113 and key word “Surgical generator” which yielded 0 results. It was also searched for NAICS code 339113 and yielded 5,887 profiles. SBA was also searched for Covidien and it is not a small business.

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID#: 36C242-25-AP-3564

FPDS was searched for “Electrosurgical generator” which yielded multiple results and was used to determine NAICS code and will assist with price reasonableness.

GSA was searched for VLFT10GEN and the item is not on GSA contract. It was also searched for VLFT10FXGEN and it also is not on GSA contract.

Sole Source manufacturer letter was provided that they are they only provider of their products and no one else can provide it.

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.

_____7/01/2025 Name:Corey Swinton Date Title: Contracting Officer