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VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-19-AP-4752

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Durham VA Medical Center

NCO 6/RPO East PR# 558-20-1-044-0013

2. Description of Action: New Requirement

Order against: FSS Contract Number: GS-07F-5934R

Name of Proposed Contractor: Government Scientific Source Street Address: 12351 Sunrise Valley Dr.

City, State, Zip: Reston, VA, 20191 Phone: (800) 248-8030

3. Description of Supplies or Services:

The estimated value of the proposed action is $ 50,057.50

Geenius HIV ½ Supplemental Assay a single-use assay for the confirmation and differentiation of individual antibodies to HIV types 1 and 2 in fingerstick whole blood, venous whole blood, serum, or plasma samples.

Geenius HIV ½ Controls are for monitoring system performance of the Geenius HIV ½ Supplemental Assay.

4. Authority:

ORDER AGAINST FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

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VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Attachment 1: Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPM Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/2017 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized;

(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405- 6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

5. Rational/explanation to support cited authority: The Geenius system is proprietary technology to Bio-Rad. This system is used to detect HIV 1 and 2 antibodies. Any reagent or consumable used for this system shall be compatible with the Geenius system. A sources sought was issued to find any compatible products and none were established.

6. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

7. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

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