36C24919C0112-001.pdf

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

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

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: 36C249‐19‐AP‐1338

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 09, Memphis Medical Center Research

Department has a requirement for PM and repair (as necessary) of the BIO‐RAD S3 Cell Sorter.

2237: 614‐19‐3‐1942‐0133.

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

Memphis requires a vendor to perform service Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm on the BIO‐RAD S3 Cell Sorter. Service is all‐inclusive and includes preventive maintenance and unlimited repairs.

The estimated amount for the base and three option years is $109,611.00.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: BIO-RAD is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of this highly specialized equipment and provided an OEM letter attesting to the fact that they are the only source that has access to proprietary parts. Service will be provided by the BIO-RAD service engineers. No other entities or individuals receive the extensive training required for maintaining, repairing and moving the instruments.

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

VETBIZ was queried with NAICS 811219 in TN using with 128 results in the United States. Bio‐Rad Laboratories was verified to be registered in SAM.

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.

Christina B. Smith 4/12/2019 Contracting Officer