36C24618Q9478-003.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-18-AP-1631_

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 6, Kernersville Health Care Center (HCC) plans to contract by means other than full and open competition using Brand Name Only in response to procurement request 659-18-3-937-0011.

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

Smith Nephew arthroscopy instruments: PROBE CALIBRATED; SWITCHING STICK; MTO, SWITCHING STICK FOR 3.0mm; OBTURATOR INTEL 4MM ASP; OBTURATOR EXTEND 5.5 CONICAL; CANN H.F.

DGNST 6MM RTBL SGL VLV; IRR. EXTR HIGH FLOW S.V. FLD SEAL; CANNULA 5.5MM W/STPCK NO HOLE; CANNULA 5.5MM W/FINGER POST; ASCOPE ACLAVE HD 4MM X 30 DEG; MOTOR DRIVE UNIT

HAND CNTRL PWRMX EL; CANNULA 5.5MM W/STPCK NO HOLE; FLUID SEALS; DYONICS/WOLF

INSTR VERSITIP; FLUID SEALS PKG; ACUFEX; PCH BSKT RTRY 90D 2.2MM RT.LP; PCH BSKT DCKLING ELEV; PCH BSKT RTRY 90D 2.2MM L LP; ACUFEX-PRO STINGRAY RIGHT; ACUFEX-PRO STINGRAY LEFT; ACUFEXPRO 2.7MM ALLIGATOR GRSP; MENISCAL OVERBITER; ACUFEX-PRO SCISSOR STR;

ACUFEX-PRO PITBULL GRASPER; ACUFEX-PRO 3.4MM CUPPED GRASPR; PUNCH OVAL CURVED

RIGHT; PUNCH OVAL UPSWEPT; ACUFEX PRO-OVAL STRAIGHT PUNCH; ACUFEX PRO-OVAL UPBITER PUNCH; PUNCH OVAL CURVED LEFT; TRAY STERILIZATION LINEAR; ARTHROPIECE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: ARTHROPIERCE STRAIGHT; ARTHROPIERCE 35 DEGREE UP; ANCHOR SET CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: DRILL GUIDE SPIKED TIP 2.9MM INLINE; OBTURATOR BLUNT TIP; SPADE DRILL BIT;

ELITE SET GRASPERS CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: ELITE PREMIUM ALLIGATOR GRASPER; ELITE PREMIUM COMBINATION GRASPER and LOW PROFILE SUTURE GRASPER HORIZ. The estimated price is $110,352.78

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The medical center requires the instruments to provide care to the patient in the operating room. The instruments are an addition to the current sets same brand in use by the medical center. The standardization of instruments is necessary for continuity of care across the medical center, and reduces the chances of incorrect set assembly. The medical center owns equipment and stocks disposables that only brand name is compatible. It is in the best interest of the government to purchase brand name to prevent additional capital and accessory stock.

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

Market research, in accordance with Far Part 10, was conducted by checking GSA Advantage and eLibrary to make sure items were open market. Sources Sought was also posted on FBO and a searched thru VIP.

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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17

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.

Original Signed Name: James Brown Date: July 31, 2018 Title: Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466