P03 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT_Redacted.pdf

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 2

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: 36C261-24-AP-4364

FY24 – NCO 21 - 2311

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional

Procurement Office West, Network Contracting Office 21 on behalf of VISN 21 VA San Francisco California Health Care System.

2237: 662-24-3-096-0212

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

The estimated value of the proposed action is

The Sonopet iQ Handpiece is intended as a peripheral unit to transmit data to the console (Sonopet iQ).

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

The Government’s current medical equipment is only compatible with the Sonopet iQ Handpiece making this a Brand Name Only requirement. If any other handpiece is used it would cause delays and costs to the government seeking other means of medical equipment of which the Station’s Neurosurgery Team does not have the proper training for. The OEM has stated that they do have authorized distributors that are small businesses.

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

A VetCert search utilizing 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) presented 659 results. FPDS was searched utilizing keyword(s) “SONOPET IQ” and produced 1 award (36C26322P1010) to by NCO 23 on 09/20/2022 for a contract to fulfill a Station’s requirement of the whole SONOPET IQ System at . An email was sent on 06/18/2024 to the Station to verify that this SONOPET IQ Handpiece had to be solicited as a Brand Name Only, and a response from their Dental Program Specialist, stated the SONOPET IQ Handpiece must be from Stryker to be compatible with the existing unit in the surgery room. An email was sent on 06/18/2024 to nquiring if the exact same product could be supplied. The Vice President for National Accounts with stated that can support the Stryker-brand Sonopet iQ Universal Angled Handpiece.

stated the item was only available through Open Market and ECAT. ECAT Team was reached and explained that the item cannot be purchased through ECAT. Both authorized distributors can meet the Government’s requirement. An

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 2 of 2 email was sent on 06/20/2024 to OEM, STRYKER CORPORATION and stated that only have two authorized distributors for the SONOPET IQ Handpiece which are of which RFI’s have been previously sent to. A GSA Advantage search utilizing keyword(s) “5500255000” only resulted a single result for SONOPET IQ Handpiece, and is distributed by the OEM, STRYKER CORPORATION. The NAC was searched utilizing the part number 5500255000 provided on the quote given by the Station, and it expired on 6/30/2024. SAM was searched utilizing keyword(s) “Sonopet IQ Handpiece” and showed a single Notice of Intent (36C26224Q1260) for a small-business set-aside. The SCMC was searched using keyword(s) “SONOPET IQ Handpiece” and only found one contract (V797D-40196). No other RFI was submitted.

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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