36C24518Q9193-001.pdf

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:_ 36C245-18-AP-0535_____

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 5, Martinsburg Medical Center using 2237: 613-18-3-3005-0118.

2. Description of Action: Purchase of a surgical microscope to replace equipment past its life cycle.

Order against: FSS Contract Number: _____ VA242-17-P-3799___________________

Name of Proposed Contractor: PROAIM AMERICAS LLC Street Address: P.O. Box 724 City, State, Zip: Grover, MO. 63040 Phone: (844) 467-7624

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is

Equipment to be purchased is the OPMI LUMERA 700 System for performing ophthalmic surgical procedures of all types. This item is particular to one manufacturer, Carl Zeiss, but can be purchased through at least two differend vendors, as stated in the market research.

4. Authority:

ORDER AGAINST FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

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VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rational/explanation to support cited authority: This equipment is manufactured by Carl Zeiss but distributed by multiple vendors. Ideally-suited for cataract, glaucoma, and oculoplastic surgery, the Zeiss instrument provides superior red reflex with excellent homogeneity, high contrast and detail recognition to other similar products. The surgical microscope allows for optimized workflow through the automatic inversion of the microscope and video images. The system allows for safe instruction of resident surgeons where it is important for the assistant to see the surgical field with the same stereopsis as the main surgeon. Request for a brand name only procurement for features particular to this instruement.

6. BRAND NAME ONLY (Delete this section if it does not apply): This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

7. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

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