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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

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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: 36C244-22-AP-1840

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 04, 642 Philadelphia VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104. PR: 642-22-1-315-0019

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

VA Medical Center Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service is seeking the Brand Name only acquisition of 6040 Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Vacuum Infiltration Processor by Sakura Finetek.

Total estimated contract value is $

The P&LM is required to prepare the patient tissue for sectioning after dissection (grossing) is performed. Two (2) identical Tissue Processors will be used in the processing of patient tissue specimens for diagnosis. The Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI is the first and only tissue processor on the market capable of automatically mixing specified reagents onboard to create mixed solutions, providing advanced infiltration of fatty tissues by enhancing dehydration and defatting without extending protocol times.

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: The instruments requested are the only ones on the market that meet our technical requirements and can be fit in the space available with out major construction. Biomed and engineering did an assessment and determined this based the exact specifications and physical location requirements.

The Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI reliability and innovation provides the first and only tissue processor with automated onboard preparation of mixed solutions, automatic in-process reagent exchange, and Tissue-Tek iSupport remote monitoring, which allows for safe, high-quality processing while saving time.

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

A search of the marketplace was conducted between 12-01-2021 to 12-30-2021 to determine the acquisition approach for this requirement.

Sakura (Original Equipment Manufacturer) (Large Business) is the manufacturer of the Tissue-Tek VIP 6 AI Tissue Processor needed by the Philadelphia VAMC Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. The Contract Specialist (CS) later verified with the OEM for authorized distributors. OEM responded identifying vendors:

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A Sources Sought synopsis (36C244-22-Q-0190) was posted from 12-01-2021 to 12-07-2021. This effort produced responses:

-T Portal found zero (0) vendors.

1 - Market Search found

- System found vendors:

-Tek V vendor:

A keyword search in GSA eLibrary, Interagency Contract Directory Portal, VA Supply Chain Medical Catalog found zero (0) vendors.

According to the Market Research above, the CS does not have a reasonable expectation of receiving two (2) Small Business responses for an applicable set-aside. As a result, the CS anticipates issuing an unrestricted Brand Name solicitation on the Open Market. The Non-Manufacturer Rule class waiver is available for NAICS 334516.

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 S19 Open Market (FAR13) Award Documentation Form with Abstract to document price reasonableness.

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