Single Source Justification MPT to SAT.pdf

Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for MPT up to SAT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW RFO FAR 12.102(a) For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C247-26-AP-3898

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 07, Birmingham VA Medical Center, VA2237: 521-26-4-6175-0599

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: The government intends to award a new firm-fixed-price services contract.

University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) – Division of Cardiovascular Disease will provide services to fulfil advanced cell and molecular biology techniques, gene sequencing, and use of scientific cores (histology, flow cytometry, imaging, and bioinformatics) to conduct mechanistic studies that target post-operative outcomes in Veterans undergoing heart valve surgery.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: UAB's Division of Cardiovascular Disease (and Cardiothoracic Surgery) is uniquely positioned for this work, with established research programs in cardiac surgery outcomes, vascular biology, and valvular heart disease — areas directly relevant to post-operative care and recovery in Veterans. UAB's shared scientific cores provide the full infrastructure needed for mechanistic studies, including genome sequencing, advanced cell and molecular biology techniques, and dedicated cores in histology, flow cytometry, imaging, animal services, and bioinformatics. This integrated environment, combined with UAB's long-standing expertise in cardiovascular surgery research and its proximity to the Birmingham VA, makes it an ideal partner for investigating heart valve repair outcomes in Veterans.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted to determine if there were any other sources that could meet the government’s requirements. There were no other sources identified.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification: Purchase is approved in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a). I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

JACOB TACKETT TACKETT

Digitally signed by JACOB

____________________________ Date: 2026.08.03 07:57:35 -04'00' Jacob A. Tackett Contracting Officer