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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 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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:______________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, VA Maryland Health Care System.

Fixed Firm Price 2237: 512-18-3-042-0376

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

This requirement is for eight (8) non-invasive cardiac output monitors for the operating rooms and Intensive Care Units consistent with the current facility standard.

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

These devices are proprietary medical devices regulated by the FDA. Only the manufacturer, Edward Life Sciences, or an authorized distributer is able to meet this requirement.

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

Review of product catalogs, conversation with vendor representative, and review of ECRI and MD Buyline databases.

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.

William A. Epps Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://vaww.pclo.infoshare.va.gov/PMWeb/S19%20Open%20Market-FAR13%20Award%20Documentation%20Form.pdf