P03 Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT Signed Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification form for a federal contract award under FAR 13.106-1, covering purchases exceeding the Micro-Purchase Threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 23 Medical Center in Eagan, Minnesota, is seeking annual service contracts for Hologic Panther molecular testing systems at the Omaha and Iowa City VAMC facilities. The systems require ongoing technical support and maintenance to address technical issues in a timely manner for these critical laboratory instruments. The justification cites unique characteristics limiting availability to a single source, noting that the manufacturer of the Lab Analyzers submitted a sole source document stating they are the only vendor capable of servicing their Analyzers. Market research was conducted, including posting an Intent to Sole Source to SAM.gov from September 28, 2026, to October 12, 2026, which resulted in zero responses. The Contracting Officer, Marie Weathers, certified the justification on October 15, 2026, under FAR 13.106-1(b).