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Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 1 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#:

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

FAR 8 – Justification for Limiting Sources (LSJ) For

Limiting Sources (<SAT)

Acquisition Plan Acti JOFOC Log Number:

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 17, Network Contracting Office

17 for the North Texas Health Care System (VANT ancaster Road, Dallas, TX 78216-7167. Purchase request number .

2. Description of Action: This acquisition is conducted under the authority of the Multiple- Award Schedule Program (41 U.S.C. 152(3) and 40 U.S.C. 501).

NCO 17 int llow-on firm-fixed price (FFP) contract with five (5) ordering

Cancer Testing. This is a follow-on to contract quirement was last procured, market research has found these lable on FSS.

3. The supplies necessary to perform the ( ) test for Veteran patients. This test nalize the treatment of prostate cancer. is a highly specialized, proprietary genetic test that has been clinically validate ct the likelihood of developing metastatic disease following radical tomy when surgical tissue is available. This tes ively available through , and no other vendor offers the cancer test. Therefore, is the only responsible source c providing the required Government's intent to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement five (5) one-year orderin mance commencing on , and continuing through .

4. Order against: FSS Contract Number:

Name of Proposed Contractor:

Street Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

5. pplies or Services: The Department of Veterans Affairs requires testing services, a specialized laboratory analysis of prostate tumor aluates genomic information from a patient’s tumor to help clinicians assess the likelihood of cancer metastasis and develop an individualized treatment plan.

This is a laboratory testing service, so no Government-purchased supplies, equipment, or model numbers are involved.

The estim the proposed action is Estimated contract value (to include any Ordering Periods):

Ordering Period 1:

Ordering Period 2:

Justification for Limiting Sources for Micro-Purchase Threshold up to the SAT

VHAPG Part 808.405-6 Limiting Sources Page 2 of 2 Revision: 02 Effective Date: 03/02/2026 Acquisition ID#:

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6. Authority:

Order Against FSS: Authority of the Multiple Award Schedule Program, Title III of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (41 USC 251, et seq.); Title 40 USC 501, Services for Executive Agencies; and Section 803 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 (PL 107-107) and implemented by FAR 8.405-6. Mark the applicable exception:

An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays(FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A);

Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B));

In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order and the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order was not previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures (FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C)); or

Items peculiar to one manufacturer. An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer). A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer (FAR 8.405-6(b)).

7. Ration ation to support cited autho equirement is peculiar to one source. Prostate, also identified as t Genomic Classifier, i ed and pro ssay provided exclusively by bs SD Corp, thro Labs SD Corporation. A sole-source letter dat 3, 2026, states that e sole-source provider of the test and performs the testing through its CLIA-a laboratory in San Diego, California.

8. BRAND NAME ONLY: This buy is estimated to exceed $25,000 and this documentation will be posted along with the RFQ on e-Buy, as required by FAR 8.405-1(e).

9. Note that this determination satisfies the requirements of FAR 8.405-6. The requirement to prepare a written justification IAW FAR 6.303 does not apply to Federal Supply Schedules.

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