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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: 36C263-19-AP-1928

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, MVAHCS Medical Center

NCO 23, Black Hills Contracting Office

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

One year service maintenance contract on the CTF MEG 4D Neuroimaging system, model Magnes 3600WH, for the research department. Estimated amount is $95,500.00

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

4. This equipment is proprietary to the OEM vendor (CTS MEG), who does not authorize the equipment to be serviced by third party vendors and/or to be repaired with third party parts.

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

Limited market research was conducted due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. Checks of VIP, GSA eBUY and FPDS were conducted. In the future, if other authorized third party vendors become available, then we will contact them.

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.

___//SIGNED//_________________________

Chad L. Raterman

Contracting Officer VHAPM Part 813.106

Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018