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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: 36C249-20-AP-1366

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

2237: 603-20-3-093-0087.

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

Robley Rex VA Medical Center has a requirement for preventative and unscheduled maintenance on the Bayer-Medrad Mark V Provis, Mark 7 Aterion and MRXperion MR Injectors at the Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 800 Zorn Ave., Louisville, KY 40206. The estimated value of the proposed action is $111,515.80 for a base and 4 option years.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The manufacturer, Bayer Healthcare, LLC, confirmed that these systems require periodic calibration (preventative maintenance) using Bayer’s proprietary and copyrighted software. Bayer Healthcare was contacted in order to confirm the use of their software by other firms or availability of authorized technicians and stated that they do not train Third Parties to work on their units, and, being under warranty, this would cause the warranty to be terminated.

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

Based on the information regarding the proprietary nature of the service and equipment and documentation provided by the manufacturer, no additional market research was conducted, save verification that Bayer Healthcare, LLC has a valid SAM registration. Upon approval this justification, a Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be published to Contract Opportunities.

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.

____________________________ __4/09/2020________ Christina B. Smith Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466