Single Source Justification Richard Allen signed BDLS.pdf

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 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: 36C263-26-AP-0098

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23, Iowa City VA Healthcare system

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

Iowa City VA Healthcare System service contract for service, OEM parts, technical support, and contractual maintenance of all Thermo Fisher Scientific Histopathology equipment, located in Iowa City, Iowa. This procurement is for a base +2 option year service contract to be renewed annually for the Thermo Fischer Scientific Histopathology equipment.

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

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

VISN 23 will monitor and access the market in the future. If the system is at the end of its lifecycle, a competition procurement will be issued. If other vendors come to the market and provide similar equipment the barrier of competition will be entertained.

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.

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