36C26120Q0230-003.pdf

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: 36C261-20-AP-0127

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO21)

In Support of:

Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN21) VA Palo Alto Medical Center

PR#: 640-20-1-5400-0022

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

This is a Brand Name only Justification. One (1) DR Detector direct replacement for the failed detectors currently at station. Carestream's DirectView software is proprietary and only Carestream FEs or a trained user at the facility has access to the inner workings.

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

The requested equipment is to replace failed detectors that are components of an existing Carestream system. Only Carestream equipment will work with the existing Carestream system. Use of another brand compromises the integrity of the existing system and will impact patient care.

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

Keyword searches via FPDS found a total of four recent purchases which included two single source awards in FY17 to Carestream (Large) for same/like items. There were also two competitively awarded to DGA Medical (VOSB). GSA yielded no results. Previous history awards:

VA261-17-P-2193, $49,999.00 as a unit price for same items 36C261-18-P-1439, $49,999.00 as a unit price for same items.

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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

Open Market Google search results found that there are nine authorized resellers listed for Carestream via their website with Alko and DGA listed in SAMs and both are capable.

VIP results are listed above and email sent to both asking for authorized distributor/reseller letter and/or memo.

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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