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SARS COV2 Testing Kits (VA-22-00034824)

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VA Maryland Health Care System Contracting Officer (90C) P.O. Box 1000, Bldg. 101, Room 26 Perry Point MD 21902

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Contract Specialist Theresa Thomas theresa.thomas7@va.gov 410-642-2411 x25261

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Justification and Approval Notice

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: 613-22-2-3013-0032 – SARS-COV-2/Covid Test Kits

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 5, Martinsburg, WV, VA Medical Center in need of brand name only.

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

SARS-COV-2 /COVID testing kits urgently needed to test all that are currently inpatient. Due to increased required testing for COVID and supply shortages, a standing order for the BD SARS-CoV-2 Reagent (reference number 44500301) used with the BD MAX analyzer is required to secure regular shipments of supply. The requirement is for weekly delivery of 30 boxes containing 40 tests per box over three months for a total of 360 boxes to the Laboratory Department at VAMC Martinsburg.

Estimated Order Value: $233,280.00

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

The BD MAX analyzer is a device specifically used for identifying the presence of viruses like COVID. The BD SARS-CoV-2 Reagent is the only sample collection and transport kit specifically designed for use with the BD MAX analyzer to test for COVID. BD is the manufacturer and distributor of the reagent.

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

In an effort to find technically capable SDVOSB or VOSB, market research was conducted via the internet, IGCE, NAC, SAC, FPDS, SAM and VIP search. VIP- found 0 Vendors under NAIC 325413 and PSC 6550. The BD MAX Analyzer is a device specifically used at the VA for identifying the presence of viruses like COVID. The BD SARS-CoV-2 Reagent is the only sample collection and transport kit specifically designed for use with the BD MAX analyzer to test for COVID. Becton Dickinson is the manufacturer and distributor of the reagent. There are no contract vehicles for this product and Becton Dickinson is the manufacture and distributor of this reagent. Search for other sources of supply for the BD SARS-CoV-2 reagent reference number 44500301 yielded no results. There are no contract vehicles currently available for this reagent. Rule of two does not apply.

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.

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VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 4 of 4 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020