36C24418Q0383-002.pdf

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:____ VA244-18-AP-2997__________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, Lebanon VA Medical Center, Purchase

Request: 595-18-2-455-0040.

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

Verathon Brand Bladderscan Prime Plus units with mobile carts for use at the Berks VA Community Clinic.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: BRAND NAME Currently LVAMC deploys 50 Verathon Bladder Scanners throughout the hospital and supported community clinics and requires additional units to meet new clinic activation needs. Verathon Brand scanners are the only bladder scanner utilized by LVAMC. Brand name only is required in order for LVAMC to meet Joint Commission Equipment Maintenance Requirements and the standards of LVAMC’s Medical Center Memorandums 00-10 (Executive Committee of the Governing Body), 00-05 (Plan for Improving Organizational Performance), 00-01(Patient Safety Improvement Program) and VHA directives 1850.05 and 1026. Brand name standardization will maintain continuity of care, ensure continued operational and safety standards and preserve training and familiarity acumen.

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

CO conducted market research by reaching out to several SDVOSB vendors and found several of these vendors capable of providing the Verathon type scanners being requested. Proof of authorized distribution of Verathon product was sent by these vendors as well.

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. CO will determine Fair and Reasonable pricing by soliciting this requirement on FBO to get the lowest price technically accepted for these items.

____________________________ __3-14-18________________ Name: Ronald Kline Date Title: Contracting Officer

Name: David Smith Date Title: NCO4, Commodities 2 Branch Chief https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466