P03 Brand Name Justification-Getinge.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C246-24-AP-1557

1. Contracting Activity:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 06, Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke BLVD Salem, VA 24153

PR: 658-24-1-4376-0003

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

Amount:

Salem VAMC Sterile Processing Service needs replacement sterilizer loading carts and sterilizer accessories. The current equipment in use is old and rusted. The current autoclaves and sterilizing equipment in use are made by Getinge. Getinge brand Load Cars, Trolleys, and other accessories are required as only Getinge brand accessories will work in conjunction with Getinge brand autoclaves .

Estimated Amount: $44,817.06

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

The requested accessories are specific to Getinge and due to the fact that the current autoclaves and sterilizing equipment are made by Getinge to ensure compatibility the replacements must also be be from Getinge. Other brand racks and loading carts will not fit and will cause both a delay to patient care and an unnecessary cost to replace the current Getinge autoclaves and sterilizing equipment due to incompatibility.

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

A search for each item was conducted through the Supply Chain Master Catalog and returned no contracted sources. An open market award should be sought for purchase.

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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VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2