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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 Original Date: 08/30/17

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification for Single Source Awards IAW FAR 13.106-1 For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($150K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID:__VA263-18-AP-0467 _____

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, Nebraska-Western Iowa Medical

Center

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

Source procurement of firm-fixed priced services to provide software and maintenance support for BD Carefusion Pyxis Medication Dispensors located at Nebraska Western-Iowa Healthcare System medical centers in Omaha and Grand, NE. Estimated contract value for one year is $71,196.

Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: – A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition.

The equipment and computer software for this equipment is proprietary to the company and only factory authorized representatives will/are authorized to maintain this equipment. BD Carefusion does not allow access to the system for repair/maintenance to any third party or to the government. In addition, BD Carefusion does not sell the software to third party maintenance firms. BD Carefusion developed the software and is the only authorized vendor who has access to the code to be able to repair if needed.

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

Confirmation that BD Carefusion does not allow access to the system for repair/maintenance to any third party or to the government. Checks of SAM, VIP, and GSA were also conducted.

4. 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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