36C25619Q0794-002.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: 629-19-3-106-0819

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health

Care Medical Center, 629

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

The objective is release of a competitive solicitation for Brand-Name-Only Beckman centrifuge rotors and accessories to be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. This purchase request is for Rotors for centrifuges and specialty centrifuges, so accessories are interchangeable with existing centrifuges.

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

The new rotors will attach to the Beckman centrifuges purchased recently on PO # 629A90077. Since we have the Beckman brand centrifuges, we must have accessories from this manufacturer. Also, the additional specialty centrifuges must be Beckman so existing rotors and accessories are interchangeable.

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

Experienced Laboratory Staff and the manufacturer were queried about compatible rotors.

Market Research concluded only Beckman accessories are compatible with the existing equipment.

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.

____________________________ 5-3-2019

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