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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 2

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: 36C252-19-AP-2498

1. Contracting Activity:

Great Lakes Acquisition Center

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 12

This procurement will be for the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI.

Project 695-19-102, 695-19-2-6985-0043

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

Amount:

This product, Microguard Inorganic Protective Barrier, is the only product that is allowed per

VA Central Office guidelines as a sealant for ceramic tile grout (floor and wall). The protective barrier this product creates allows for the tile surfaces in toilet rooms, showers, kitchens, etc. to be effectively sealed which prevents dirt accumulation on the grout.

Appropriately applied the product reduces the possibility of infection and assists with infection control throughout the VA Medical Center.

Estimated amount on this project is $8,000.

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

Need to comply with VACO directives, impacts to patient safety and familiarity of the product to the staff and maintenance personnel. This product decreases the chances of infection control issues due to accumulation of debris in the grout of tile floors and walls.

This is the way to ensure compliance with VACO directives and maintain a clean environment in toilet rooms and other tiles areas on the Milwaukee campus.

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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

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Original Date: 08/30/17

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

In accordance with the VA Central Office, Microguard Inorganic Protective Barrier is the only product that is allowed to be used as a sealant for ceramic tile grout.

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.

Ryan McMillin

Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466