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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 1 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C250-25-AP-4008

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: 36C250-25-AP-4427

1. Contracting Activity: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service

Network (VISN) 10, Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center (DAY VAMC) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10.

Transaction: 552-25-3-325-0041

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

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10 intends to award a new firm-fixed-price, brand-name purchase order for cytology priters.

ESTIMATED DOLLAR VALUE: $53,694.78

REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE: 30 Days ARO

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The SlideMate AS On-Demand System is a proprietary product of Fisher Scientific designed specifically for histology applications and seamless LIS integration. It includes advanced software that allows direct import from the LIS, which is necessary for pathology and telepathology workflows. The combination of features—built-in scanner, touchscreen interface, and compatibility with existing pathology systems— ensures continuity of operations and accuracy of specimen identification. Substituting another printer could result in workflow interruptions, increased risk of labeling errors, and incompatibility with existing telepathology systems. These factors make the Fisher Scientific

SlideMate AS the only acceptable solution to meet DAY VAMC’s operational and patient safety requirements.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was not conducted: Market research was conducted by the Contracting Officer to determine if there were other vendors capable of providing printers equipment that meet DAY VAMC's specific requirements. The following sources were reviewed:

GSA eLibrary, ECAT, SAM.gov, Interagency Contract Directories, NAC, SEWP, FPDS, SCMC, MSVP, BIC and FDA:

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

Revision: 01 Effective Date: 11/15/2024 Page 2 of 2 Acquisition ID# 36C250-25-AP-4008 o Keywords Used: "cytology printer" o Results: no product or vendors

DSBS:

o NAICS Code Searched:334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer

Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) o Keywords Used: "cytology printer"

Results: There were 1 results Customary Commercial Practices/Standards Customary commercial practices/standards will be used.

The NMR does apply to this procurement under NAICS 334118, and the SBA has issued an NMR waiver. The VA and SBA Rule of Two can be met. This will be competed on open market as a SDVOSB set-aside.

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. Per FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii), price reasonableness will be based on comparison of proposed prices with prices found reasonable on previous purchases using FPDS.

Rachelle J. Hamer Contracting Officer

NCO 10