Single Source Justification MPT to SAT- working.doc

VHAPG 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: 36C245-23-AP-0704

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 05, Washington DC VA Medical Center (688)

50 Irving St. NW, Washington, DC 20422. The Purchase Request Number (2237) is 688-23-1-995-0004.

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

The Vyntus One Complete Pulmonary Function System is the required brand-name item equipment for the Washington DC VA Medical Center in an estimated amount of $116,946.95 .

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

The Vyntus One Complete Pulmonary Function System was evaluated by Biomedical Engineering, Facilities, Sterile Processing Services (SPS), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), and / or the Information Security Officer (ISO) for space, cleaning with existing resources, supplies, electrical load, floor engineering, ceiling height, storage, security concern, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, FDA approved, technical specifications. This process is to ensure that the medical center can deploy a system within the facility. Changing the equipment could cause a program failure and Veterans Health to suffer.

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

Market research revealed that two (2) or more small businesses able to provide the required system and atleast one should provide a fair and reasonable price.

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.

Joseph J. Krupa 3/17/23 Contracting Officer Last Updated: 02/01/22