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VHAPM Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 1 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: _36C263-18-AP-1658_____________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 23, St. Cloud VA Health Care System, 4801 Veterans Drive, MN 56303. Organization Activity: Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS), One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN 55417, 618-18-3-040-0320.

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

Brand Name Only, SDVSOB set-aside, fixed price purchase order for Laerdal SimMan 3G preventative maintenance kits, battery sets, training monitors and ASL5000 artificial lung ventilator connectors for utilization by 8 VISN 23 Medical Centers. These items are utilized by the VISN 23 Simulation Program Director to conduct preventative maintenance on the Laerdal SimMan trainers utilized by VISN 23.

Estimated Price:

Delivery: 60 days ARO

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

This is a Brand Name Only justification for VISN 23 which has a requirement for Laerdal preventative maintenance kits and equipment. VISN 23 has had a regional simulation program since 2008. It was founded with a Strategic Initiative which included the acquisition of Laerdal SimMan 3G High Fidelity Patient Simulators. Since receiving them in 2009, the program has grown to having 20 SimMan 3G manikins within the VISN 23 equipment fleet. All manikins require periodic preventive maintenance that includes skin, valve and lung replacements, along with battery sets and training monitors. Modification kits (ASL5000) offer the ability to connect to ventilators to increase the capability of the manikin to be used for pulmonary and critical care training. No other manufacture’s preventative maintenance kits or equipment are compatible with the Laerdal training equipment utilized in VISN 23. Laerdal has verified that there are 2 SDVSOB authorized distributors for their equipment. Based on this information a Brand Name Only SDVSOB set-aside solicitation will be issued.

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

VetBiz was searched under NAICS code 339112 which returned 303 results. The manufacture Laerdal, a small business, was contacted and they provided verification that there are 2 SDVOSB authorized distributors (BMK Ventures and Beacon Point Associates) for their equipment. Based on this the rule of 2 is met.

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.