36C26319Q0694-001.pdf

VHAPM Part 806.3 Other Than Full and Open Competition (OFOC) SOP Attachment 2: Request for Sole Source Justification Format >SAT

OFOC SOP Revision 08 Page 1 of 3 Original Date: 03/22/11 Revision 08 Date: 04/18/2018

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Justification and Approval (J&A) For

Other Than Full and Open Competition (>SAT)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C263-19-AP-2933

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23: St. Cloud, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; Des

Moines, IA; and Fargo, ND VA Health Care Systems.

NCO23

2237: 618-19-4-020-0057

2. Nature and/or Description of the Action Being Processed:

Brand name only for Cellavision digital morphology system. This is a new contract.

FAR13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items: This procurement is for Cellavision automated digital cell morphology for peripheral blood to include the following parameters at a minimum: slide scanning unit and all associated software necessary for the pre-classification of white blood cells, pre-characterization of red blood cells, and manual estimation of platelet concentration.

3. Description of Supplies/Services Required to Meet the Agency’s Needs:

Cellavision automated digital cell morphology for peripheral blood to include the following parameters at a minimum: slide scanning unit and all associated software necessary for the pre-classification of white blood cells, pre-characterization of red blood cells, and manual estimation of platelet concentration. It is a one time equipment purchase estimated at approximately $ .

4. Statutory Authority Permitting Other than Full and Open Competition:

( X ) (1) Items peculiar to one manufacturer brand name only: and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1 ( c ) Application for brand name descriptions;

FAR13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items: The authority for applying the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. 1901 and is implemented by for restricting competition on this procurement via FAR 13.106-1(b)(2).

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5. Demonstration that the Contractor’s Unique Qualifications or Nature of the Acquisition Requires the Use of the Authority Cited Above (applicability of authority):

The Cellavision is currently installed in St. Cloud, Minneapolis, BHHCS, Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island. The purchase of four analyzers will provide equipment standardization throughout VISN 23 PLMS.

6. Description of Efforts Made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as deemed practicable:

CO conducted sources sought and COR reviewed schedules of potential vendors.

7. Determination by the CO that the Anticipated Cost to the Government will be Fair and

Reasonable:

The basis for the cost fair and reasonable determination will be competition FAR 13.106-3(a)(1). If in the event only 1 offer is received the basis for the determination will be comparison to Prices Found Reasonable on Previous Purchases (FAR 13.106-3(a)(2)(ii)).

8. Description of the Market Research Conducted and the Results, or a Statement of the Reasons

Market Research Was Not Conducted:

Market research shows these items are available from:

BECKMAN COULTER, INC.

SYSMEX AMERICA, INC.

GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED

Not all items are available on GSA so will go open market, “brand name only”.

9. Any Other Facts Supporting the Use of Other than Full and Open Competition: NA

10. Listing of Sources that Expressed, in Writing, an Interest in the Acquisition:

BECKMAN COULTER, INC.

SYSMEX AMERICA, INC.

GOVERNMENT SCIENTIFIC SOURCE INCORPORATED

11. A Statement of the Actions, if any, the Agency May Take to Remove or Overcome any Barriers to

Competition before Making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required:

No action are planned for future acquisitions. This is a one time purchase to standardize equipment within VISN 23. Standardization is preferred as it provides similar results regardless of the physical location of the patient.

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12. Requirements Certification: I certify that the requirement outlined in this justification is a Bona Fide Need of the Department of Veterans Affairs and that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Jill Johnson, VISN 23 Health System Specialist May 14, 2019

13. Approvals in accordance with the VHAPM Part 806.3 OFOC SOP: This part if filled out by Contracting Staff as part of the Justification

a. Contracting Officer or Designee’s Certification (required): I certify that the foregoing justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name Date Title Facility

Harry R. Grambo 941663 Digitally signed by Harry R. Grambo 941663 Date: 2019.05.23 11:50:59 -05'00'