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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: 36C263-20-AP-0116

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO23), 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

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

Iowa City VA Health Care System is in need of maintenance services for the audiology systems.

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

Audiology systems are intricate medical devices that require regular maintenance and calibration to function correctly. It is a typical commercial practice for institutions to obtain maintenance services from the original equipment manufacturer or an authorized service provider. Natus Medical Inc is the original equipment manufacturer. There are no authorized service providers for these systems.

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

A search on OSDBU’s VIP database using NAICS code 811219 and a keyword of “Astera” yielded zero results of small businesses that are veteran owned and verified.

Maintenance services for Audiology System are not available on GSA’s eLibrary Database. Natus Medical Inc has GSA Contract 36F79718D0330 under SIN 65 II A for Medical Equipment and Supplies. However, this contract does not cover maintenance services for Audiology Systems.

A search on SBA’s DSBS NAICS code 811219 and a keyword of “Astera” yielded zero result of small businesses.

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.

Travis Johnson Date Contracting Officer

TRAVIS A. JOHNSON

306615

Digitally signed by TRAVIS A.

JOHNSON 306615

Date: 2019.11.18 09:56:21 -06'00'