36C24520Q0187-001.pdf

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:_ 36C245-20-AP-0746_

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 5, DC VA Medical Center 688 – Biomedical Engineering COR: Kathleen Grunder; Kathleen.grunder@va.gov 2237: 688-20-2-078-0029

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

A service agreement is required for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion Reporter Server System, Ion Chef SVC, and Ion S5 Plus Sequencer maintenance at the Washington DC VAMC. The VA utilizes the equipment and software for next generation sequencing. The support is necessary to maintain the equipment and ensure the devices are continually functional.

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

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the original equipment manufacturer, OEM. Being the OEM uniquely positions Thermo Fisher Scientific to expertly maintain the equipment and provide technical expertise.

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

Market research was conducted through FPDS, VETBiz, SAM, and open-source research through the Thermo-Fisher website. Although the maintenance for this specific equipment has not been procured there are numerous other Thermo-Fisher equipment maintenance contracts that have been required to be sole sourced as a result of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) maintenance requirements.

Reference PO 36C26319C0028, 36C25718P2667, 36C26118C0102. Life Technologies Corporation is a subsidiary of the larger Thermo Fisher Scientific (CAGE: 5RZ49) that manufactures the subject equipment.

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.

Date

Darren G. Morris NCO-5 Contracting Officer

1/24/2020 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466