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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:_______36C770-18-AP-0182_______________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Supplies will be purchased for the CMOP Leavenworth location at 5000 S. 13th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048-5580.

760-18-4-050-1419

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

DIABETIC SUPPLIES

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

ONLY MINIMED ITMS CAN BE USED WITH MINIMED PUMPS. THESE ARE DIABETIC SUPPLIES

AND CRUCIAL TO PATIENT INSULIN THERAPY.

SEVERAL VENDORS CAN SUPPLY BUT THE BRAND CANNOT BE CHANGED

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

OPEN MARKET ITEMS FOUND ACROSS THE INTERNET WITH VARIOUS VENDORS

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 Commercial Supply and Service SOP for Price Reasonableness templates.

Ralph Crum Date Contracting Officer

08/06/2018

Ralph R.

Crum 547284

Digitally signed by Ralph R. Crum 547284 Date: 2018.08.06 14:33:00 -05'00'