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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: 36C250-18-AP-1669

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, NCO 10, Cleveland VA Medical

Center 552-18-3-121-0156

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

Pentacam AXL (Include: DICOM Connection & Laserjet Printer 1EA

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

The Pentacam AXL by Oculus is the only unit capable of providing comprehensive corneal measurements and images in addition to the supportive applications such as contact lens fitting and cataract IOL calculations, compatible with standardized equipment across optometry & ophthalmology clinics to obtain consistent, accurate and reliable measurements and connects to VA EMR through DICOM connectivity.

The manufacturer Oculus own the proprietary rights to the Pentacam and is the exclusive provider of their products.

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

Product catalogs online of open market products, GSA, NAC, the National Strategic Sourcing Sharepoint, and Vetbiz were reviewed. Product research determined that there were no other manufacturers that can currently meet the government needs. The manufacturer of the requested equipment does not have any authorized distributors or resellers.

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.

Christopher A. Callihan Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466