P03 Sole Source - IMED Biomedical.pdf

Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 1 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020

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:_36C263-22-AP-6119_____

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office (NCO 23)

Requiring Activity: VA NWI Healthcare System 2237: 636-23-1-2301-0005

2. Brief Description of Supplies/ Services required and the intended use/Estimated Amount: Service contract for all labor, transportation, parts, and expertise necessary to provide preventive maintenance and emergency or routine (unscheduled) repair of all equipment listed in the Scope of Work at the Omaha VA Medical Center.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements per FAR 6.302-1; IMED Biomedical INC the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has asserted proprietary rights to the equipment. Additionally, they will not sell OEM parts to a third-party service company, nor do they authorize third party service dealers. We cannot allow reverse engineered or refurbished parts to be used in medical equipment. Third party service providers would also not be able to obtain certification of training from the manufacturer, as it is not available. This equipment is highly sensitive and specialized. A malfunction of this equipment could cause patient misdiagnoses and resulting improper treatment.

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

OEM provided a letter stating that their equipment was proprietary. Furthermore an intent to sole source was posted on contract opportunities which did not result in any responsible responses.

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.

Note: COs are required to make a determination of price reasonableness IAW FAR 13.106-3. See the S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

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Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

VHAPM Part 813.106 Page 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 02 Eff Date: 03/31/2020