36C24418Q9742-001.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 ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C244-18-AP-2102

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 4, Wilmington VA Medical Center, PR

460-18-4-3384-0210.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The Optometry Department intends to purchase 3 visual field analyzers. The visual field analyzer is an automated machine that identifies visual field defects for the purposes of screening, monitoring and assisting in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease such as glaucoma and related neurological disorders. The total estimated cost

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

Our three existing visual field machines work using the software “Zeiss FORUM.” This software is used to coordinate data from multiple imaging machines in the Optometry clinic. There has not been any new software available for our current visual field analyzers within the past 2 years. This creates a lag time for the integration of data in our FORUM software from the other imaging machines. The only way to fully utilize the information between the unit and the VISTA imaging is to update the units. We must keep the same systems because it will allow us continued access to our old and current data which allows for comparison of data to make an appropriate clinical diagnosis.

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

The technical team at Wilmington VA Medical Center conducted research regarding the technical aspects of the requested items. The CS has identified SDVOSB distributors of the requested items. Accordingly, this brand name only requirement will be set aside for SDVOSB vendors.

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.

Amanda L. Saunders Dianne Smith Contracting Officer, NCO4 Division Chief, NCO 4