36C77020Q0231-003.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 2 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: 36C770-20-AP-0315 Purchase Request No: 766-20-2-400-0381

1. Contracting Activity:

Network Contracting Office 15 3450 S. 4th St. Trafficway Leavenworth, KS 66048-5581

Requesting Activity:

VA CMOP Charleston 3725 Rivers Ave., Ste. 2 North Charleston, SC 29405-7038

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

· BRAND NAME medication as requested by the VA Medical Centers from the VA CMOP CHARLESTON

· Requested on 2237# 766-20-2-400-0381.

· *SPECIAL* request for "Multiple"

IGCE Total =

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

The product is being requested to fill prescriptions where the Physician specifically requested this brand for the veteran. Within the Veterans Health Administration brand name drugs and medical surgical (MedSurg) products may be prescribed by physicians when in their clinical judgment the brand name drug/MedSurg will provide a better therapeutic outcome for patients. Brand name drugs and MedSurg are requested when there is a clinical requirement for the drug/product or there is history of clinical requirements for the drug/product and inventory must be maintained to meet anticipated requirements. Prescriptions are entered

DESCRIPTION PKG QTY UNIT NDC/SKU# LineID

1 ITEM ID NO. 487 RESERVOIR,INFUSION

PUMP,SYRINGE,3 ML,PARADIGM

715,DISPOSABLE PKG: 10 per BX

10 3500 BX 72190-2875-39

2 ITEM ID NO. 16025 SET,INFUSION AUTOSOFT

90 TANDEM #1002817 10CT XJ652 PKG: 10 per BX

10 500 BX 99152-2817-00

3 ITEM ID NO. 204 RESERVOIR,MINIMED #MMT-

326A 10/BX (XV094) PKG: 10 per BX

10 500 BX 07630-0326-10

4 ITEM ID NO. 14274 INSERTER,QUICK-SERTER

MINIMED #MMT-305 (XJ018) PKG: 1 per EA

1 500 EA MMT-305

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 2 of 2 Original Date: 08/30/17 Revision 01 Eff Date: 04/23/2018 as DAW or Dispense as Written meaning the pharmacy is not allowed to substitute any other brand for the prescription but can only fill prescription with the brand that was ordered by the Physician. The site is not requesting purchase from any certain vendor. Multiple vendors offer these items.

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

• Because the Government is not allowed to do business using Wholesale Trade or Retail Trade NAICS codes, searches must be conducted using manufacturer NAICS codes.

• Market research was conducted through Vet Biz under NAICS 325413(In-Vitro Diagnostic Substance Manufacturing).

• This search resulted in 2 or more SDVOSB companies doing business using this NAICS code.

• Despite these results, there are no known SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), or small business organizations that manufacture the items required for this procurement.

• Because the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR) and the Limitations on Subcontracting (LOS) clause apply to all SD/VOSB set-asides (and sole sources) regardless of the dollar value, a SD/VOSB set-aside is not feasible.

• Due to the urgency and risk to patient safety we do not have time to request and receive approval for a NMR waiver to set-aside for SDVOSB’s.

• Based on this research and policy, the VA Rule of Two cannot be met to set the procurement aside for a socioeconomic subcategory of small business.

• Based on the exception to the NMR for acquisitions under $250K, a small business set-aside is feasible.

• Contracting Officer will be using a(n) Open Market procurement vehicle, to a(n) SMALL BUSINESS Vendor.

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.

Prepared by:

McAlhaney, Michael W.

Contract Specialist

Crum, Ralph R.

Contracting Officer

MICHAEL W

MCALHANEY

592393

Digitally signed by MICHAEL

W MCALHANEY 592393

Date: 2020.01.24 08:28:11 -06'00'

Ralph R.

Crum 547284

Digitally signed by Ralph R. Crum 547284 Date: 2020.01.24 08:44:43 -06'00'