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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:___36C256-21-AP-2174___________________

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 16, Little Rock Medical Center

598-21-2-784-2174

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

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) has a requirement for additional A-Dec dental chairs and accessories. The requirement includes stools, patient chairs, and TRAD delivery systems.

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

The medical center currently owns and operates A-Dec dental chairs and accessories in the facility.

To optimize functionality and mitigate the risk of harm to the patient, it is imperative to remain consistent with the standardized brand in the medical center.

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

A NAICS code and keyword search was conducted on the VIP website to identify any potential SDVOSB/VOSB vendors. The search results did not identify any vendors related to the search criteria. The end user provided Patterson Dental in their market research results. A review of FPDS identified Fidelis Sustainability, Patterson Dental, and AB Martin as previous providers of this requirement.

A sources sought notice was issued on beta.sam. At the close of the notice, responses were received from the manufacturer (A-Dec) and a distributor (Fidelis Sustainability) as interested in the requirement. Correspondence with AB Martin identified that they are no longer distributors for A- Dec.

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

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