36C26019Q0679-002.pdf

VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP, under $250K

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 Brand Name Only Awards IAW FAR 13.106‐1 For

Over Micro‐Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C260‐19‐AP‐4259

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 20, procuring for Station 663, Puget

Sound VA Medical Center, MIRECC, Trans# 663‐19‐3‐2588‐0043.

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

The Puget Sound MIRECC has a requirement for two additional 1260 Infinity II Flexible Pump high pressure liquid chromatography units (hereafter “Agilent HPLCs”) to work with the existing Agilent HPLC’s currently operating. The estimated cost is $162,791.43.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The new HPLC’s must seamlessly integrate with the existing Agilent HPLC’s so as to allow the established research capabilities to maintain the integrity and continuity of the research process. The equipment requested is the only equipment compatible with the existing system.

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

Market research was conducted IAW FAR Part 10. There are three authorized Agilent resellers, one SDVOSB (certified in Vet Biz) and two small businesses.

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.

Prepared by: Laura Davis, Contracting Specialist

Approved by: Jacob Jackson, Contract Officer

Reviewed by: Bethany Ireton, Services 1 Branch Chief

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