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Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1

For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($2SOK)

Brand Name Only

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C261-21-AP-4364

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 21, NCO 21, Palo Alto VA Medical

Center.

Purchase Request 640-21-3-280-0065

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

Sonosite PX Ultrasound offers advanced image clarity for confidence when treating and diagnosing patients. This model L251000 Sonosite PX model a new interface combines touch and physical controls for improved efficiency, while the adaptable horizontal-to-vertical work surface allows for optimal bedside ergonomics. Palo Alto VA Medical Center requires two devices with better resolution, larger screen size that has mobility, internal storage, whose purchase gives the hospitalist section ongoing training, and thus would fill this gap between what their current devices can provide and what their standard TTE would offer in diagnosis. In addition, the images acquired via this Sonosite PX are better quality for hospitalist portfolio and verification, that is needed for certification via SHM Program. The

Fujifilm Sonosite PX has anatomic orientation and teaching functions that the Hospitalist

POCUS leads hope to utilize in internal training seminars for Hospitalist attendings and possibly in an PGYl medicine resident POCUS course. This will meet patient care needs and educational mission for internal training.

Estimated Amount: $XXX

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The Fujifilm Sonosite is the original manufacturer. However, three Small businesses (DGAMedical, Synergy Medco, and Bravo Inc) are permitted to resell these Fujifilm

Sonosite Ultrasounds providing they order them directly from the original equipment manufacturer

Fujifilm Sonosite.

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

VIP search utilizing NAICS code 334510 "Ultrasound" and the results showed 12 SDVOSB vendor and

1 VOSB vendors; however, none of these vendors are authorized distributions for the required item.

The Large Business manufacturer provided three Small Business authorized distributors that can provide the Ultrasound: Bravo Inc, DGA Medical, and Synergy Medco.

NCO 6 previously purchased an identical item utilizing PO Number 558A10018 in the amount of $43,890.00.

VHAPM Part 813.106

Original Date: 08/30/17

Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020