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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: 36C250-19-AP-2836

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Chillicothe VAMC, 17273 St. Rt. 104, Chillicothe, OH 45601-9718. 538-19-2-6983-0008

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use: Speakman SEF-1800- CA laboratory faucet with integrated eyewash for sink in Ante Room.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Speakman laboratory faucet with integrated eyewash is the only combination faucet/eyewash product on the market that is ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 certified. ANSI certified products are a requirement per the VA Plumbing Design Manual.

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

Market research indicates multiple potential vendors. Construction project will go out for sealed bid to include the above-referenced item, and will be subject to contractor price quotes.

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.

Name: Myron J Carson Date: 05APR2019 Title: Contracting Officer https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=/browse/far/13 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466