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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 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)

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 22 Gilbert, Carl T Hayden Phoenix Medical Center Bio-Med

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

Environmental Engineering, who is tasked with overseeing maintenance actions on sterilizers and washers used in the surgical services and the SPS department at the Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center, located in Phoenix, AZ, are requesting that the equipment be placed on a service contract for preventative maintenance. This requested service will ensure the continual maintenance, support, and annual preventative maintenance services for equipment that is vital for sterilization of equipment that is used for Veteran surgeries, and daily medical services occurring at the Phoenix Carl T Hayden VA Medical Center.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The requested services for the sterilizers and washers are only to be performed by Steris Corporation and are solely available from them per proprietary maintenance rules. As such, any use of unauthorized parts or maintenance from non-factory trained personnel without compliance to O.E.M specifications would void the warranty of merchantability.

Additionally, the use of Steris O.E.M. maintenance and technicians promote compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards on equipment maintenance and repair. At this time, and after review of other potential sterilizer’s providers, no other source can meet agency requirements for experience and timeliness.

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

market research revealed that Steris is the only source for the requested service agreement. This is confirmed by the sole source documentation provided by the company. Additional market research performed has identified the following:

- Steris Corporation is the only entity found in an internet search that can provide the services.

- The contractor provided documentation (see Attachment 1) self-identifying Steris Corporation as the only source that can provide these services due to proprietary reasons. They note “Please be advised that Steris is the sole factory-authorized supplier of parts and service for the equipment that we manufacture including products under the brand names of AMSCO ®, Finn Aqua ®, and HAMO.

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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