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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

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:_____ 688-18-4-995-0129_________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Washington DC VA Medical Center

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

Purchase of a multi-purpose cardiovascular laser for use in vascular laser surgery to remove lesions, fibrosis, calcium and thrombus in vasculature.

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

Spectraetics is the only manufacturer of a multi-purpose cardiovascular laser with FDA approval. Only they can provide a laser that is approved for the vascular surgery that is going to be performed by the DC VA Medical Center. The system uses a 308nm excimer laser which is uniquely suited to remove thrombus, calcium, lesions, etc. from the peripheral and coronary vasculature.

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

Market Research found that there was only one laser on the market that was approved for these procedures.

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.

VHAPM Part 813.106

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