P03 Single Source Justification Astera ReportMiner Software CO Signed.pdf

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

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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: 36C10C-24-AP-0115

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9, NCO 9 for the Nashville Veterans

Affairs Medical Center (VAMC), F363151-24-0000070.

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

Astera ReportMiner ® Software, $78,954.00

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: SB Astera is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole publisher & distributor of the ReportMiner ® software currently installed for use at the Nashville VAMC. The company’s Vice President of Sales Munira Lalani provided a memo stating that SB Astera is the OEM and sole source of the ReportMiner ® software.

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

Astera s Vice President of Sales, Munira Lalani provided a memo stating that SB Astera is the OEM and sole publisher and source of the ReportMiner ® software.

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.

Scott Dickey Date Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466