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95652-2609 36C26119Q0462 N 621511 Department of Veterans Affairs VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) VA Northern California HealthCare System 5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 209 McClellan CA 95652-2609 David Alvarez david.alvarez4@va.gov VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAWFAR 13.106-1For Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:36C261-19-AP-1119Purchase Request/2237:662-19-2-733-0027

1. Contracting Activity:Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sierra Pacific Network VISN 21, 5342 Dudley Blvd., Bldg. 209 McClellan, CA95652

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

This procurement is for the analysis of urine samples to be tested for quantitative levels of methamphetamines and cocaine as part of VA research project 16-20738. The total estimated price to analyze 147 samples is $3,675.00 for the base year with 2 additional option years. Due to the unknown quantity needed in the 2 option years, the total projected value of the award will be $25,000.00 NTE.

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

The University of California, San Francisco’s laboratory has both the technical expertise and specialized equipment required to performa liquid chromatography quadrupole time of flight mass spectrometry method and normalized to creatinine concentration, toprocess urine samples collected throughout the duration of the VA’s research study, following IATA/DOT procedures.

4. Description of market research conducted and results or statement why it was notconducted:

It was confirmed through the Toxicology Laboratory manager, Kristopher Taylor, that the VA would not be capable of analyzing urine samples for quantitative stimulant levels. Several labs were contacted in the San Francisco area, and UCSF was the only laboratory found that is able to support this testing requirement.

5. Contracting Officer's Certification:Purchase is approved in accordance withFAR13.106-1(b)and FAR6.302-1. I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge andbelief.

Tracy E. Worrell Digitally signed by 674419 Tracy E. Worrell 674419 Date: 2019.03.18 14:31:15 -07'00' TracyWorrell Date Contracting Officer

VHAPMPart813.106 Page1of1 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018