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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 2 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:_VA261-19-AP-4826

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, VA Sierra Pacific Network. 3230

Peacekeeper Way, Bldg. 209, McClellan CA 95652.

2237 Number: 662-19-4-733-0108

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

The contractor will provide recruitment and biostatistical consulting services for an on-going joint research project through affiliate agreement between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

University of California, San Francisco 533 Parnassus Ave Ste U426 San Francisco, CA 94143-2208

Estimated amount is $32,500.00 for Base plus 1 Option Year.

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

In accordance with VAAR 806.302-5(a)(2) pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8153, University of California, San Francisco is the only source that can provide these services.

The joint research project is part of the affiliate agreement, on-going and taking place at the University of California, San Francisco and the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities. UCSF is the only entity that has the clearance to participate and therefore the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement.

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

As stated in the previous item, UCSF and the VA have an affiliate agreement in place pursuant to U.S.C. 8153, and therefore, no market research was conducted.

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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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 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018

Name: Michael S. Anda Title: Contracting Officer