36C25019Q1375-001.doc

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source

Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

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-5581____

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 10, Detroit VA Medical Center, Michigan, plans to enter into a contract that requires justification for other than full and open competition.

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Upcoming research projects require detection and analysis of quantitative assays for monitoring cell growth and gene expression. This includes absorbance, fluorescent, and luminescent detection capabilities. This will allow researchers to quantify minute protein and metabolite concentrations, as well as nucleic acid concentration and is vital to the outputs in the biochemical assays.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: This instrument quantifies proteins and metabolites using several detection methods, such as absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence. This is complex equipment that has the expertise to design and produce state-of-the-art images, which is the only equipment that is currently on the market, which can provide accurate measurements.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Detailed market research was conducted by the Pathologist, for the equipment specifications that are needed for the research projects. It was found that this is the only brand that met the detailed requirements needed for the research projects. Further market research was conducted, which found that no SDVOSB/VOSB vendors were able to provide this product.

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.

LouAnn Gilliland, Contract Specialist VHAPM Part 813.106

Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018