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Chapter VI: Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 4: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

OFOC SOP Revision 03 Page 1 of 2 Revision 03 Date: 10/27/2014

JUSTIFICATION FOR SINGLE SOURCE AWARDS IAW FAR 13.106-1

(OVER MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD($3K) BUT NOT EXCEEDING THE SAT ($150K))

IAW FAR13.104, COs must promote competition to the maximum extent practicable to obtain supplies and services from the source whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the administrative cost of the purchase. When competition is not practicable, IAW FAR13.106-1(b), COs solicit from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. COs may solicit from one source if the CO determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization). IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3),COs are required to include additional statements explaining the absence of competition (see 13.106-1 for brand name purchases) if only one source is solicited and the acquisition does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (does not apply to an acquisition of utility services available from only one source) or supporting the award decision if other than price-related factors were considered in selecting the supplier. This template when completed can be used to document single source awards IAW FAR13.106-3(b)(3). Note: Statements such as "only known source" or "only source which can meet the required delivery date" are inadequate to support a sole source purchase.

1. PURCHASE REQUEST OR REQUISITION NUMBER:

618-18-3-029-6174

1A. PROJECT/TASK

NUMBER

1B. ESTIMATED AMOUNT:

$146,160.00

2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES REQUIRED AND THE INTENDED USE:

EMERGENCY Guidant Vasoview 6 Harvesting Cannula System REF-VH-4000, Vein Harvesting System.

This system harvests the saphenous vein and radial artery.

3. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS THAT LIMIT AVAILABILITY TO ONLY ONE SOURCE, WITH THE REASON NO OTHER

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES CAN BE USED:

Maquet is the original equipment manufacturer of this item. This item is highly specialized and used during coronary bypass procedures. Other companies make similar products, but are not exactly the same. This item is disposable and is the only system that is controlled by foot pedal. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System owns the equipment that these components attach to and warranties would be voided if the OEM’s components are not used.

4. REASON THAT SUGGESTED SOURCE IS THE ONLY SOURCE, WHICH CAN PROVIDE THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES:

Due to components currently being used that connect to this piece of equipment and warranties would be voided if not using the OEM’s components.

5. DESCRIPTION OF MARKET RESEARCH CONDUCTED AND RESULTS OR STATEMENT WHY IT WAS NOT

CONDUCTED:

The CV team is in the middle of a study and this is the item being used and needs to be standard through the entire study. The study is only about halfway done and it would be detrimental to change part way through, the study and data would no longer be viable. Due to the emergent nature of this procurement, limited market research was conducted.

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Chapter VI: Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 4: Single Source Justification for SAP under $150K

OFOC SOP Revision 03 Page 2 of 2 Revision 03 Date: 10/27/2014

6. 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.

Signature: ______________________________ Date:__4/18/2018__________ Name:_Wendy Hoeschen_________________ Title:_Contracting Officer_________________ Facility:_NCO 23- St Cloud________________ https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466