36C25019Q1021-001.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: 36C250-19-AP-3789

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Surgical Services 541-19-3-250-0318

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

Surgical Services requires a new Cardiosave System with the Sensation Plus Fiber Optic Balloon catheter capability.

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

Cardiosave Balloon Pump is the only pump with the Sensation Plus Fiber Optic Balloon catheter capability.

It is the smallest on the market and is approved by the FDA for transport in the 53lb transport configuration.

Getinge USA Sales, LLC is a direct sales/service organization, they have designated Fidelis Sustainability Distribution, LLC as their exclusive authorized distributor for sales to the US government.

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

GSA, FBO, FPDS, Vetbiz, and the internet were reviewed with no additional results. Based on the results of market research, the Government determined that there is only one contractor, Fidelis Sustainability Distribution, that can provide the Cardiosave System.

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