36C25618U0457-002.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: 36C256-18-AP-2973

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center:

Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Overton Brooks VA Medical Center located 510 East Stoner Ave, Shreveport, La 71101.

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

The PACS is a security system which allows VA employees with current PiV credentials to access doors in the facility. The system is currently non-operational and must be repaired.

The contractor shall provide Hardware, software and firmware for Velocity 3.6 including CCMs to restore the PACS to full operation.

Estimated cost: $26,913.00

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

The replacement of the PACS server will require software Velocity 3.6 SP1 or higher, SNIB2 and CCM

Firmware upgrade. Identiv Group, Inc. is the manufacturer for the PACS. The PACS hardware, software and firmware are proprietary to Identiv, thus they are the only vendor that can provide hardware, software and firmware to restore the PACS to a fully operational status. ITG, Inc., subsidiary of Hope Contractors of Shreveport, is the only authorized contractor in the region for Identiv equipment and software upgrade currently in use at Overton Brooks VAMC, Shreveport PACS.

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

This is a sole-source requirement due to proprietary technology. According to Identiv, the PACS manufacturer, ITG subsidiary of Hope Contractors of Shreveport, Inc of Shreveport is the only authorized contractor in the region that can provide the server and upgrade the software.

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.

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