Attachment 1 Single Source Justification MPT to SAT 36C246-22-AP-5569.pdf

VHAPG Part 813.106 Simplified Acquisition Procedures: Soliciting from a Single Source Attachment 1: Single Source Justification for SAP under the SAT

Last Updated: 02/01/22 Page 1 of 1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Brand Name Justification For

Over Micro-Purchase Threshold but Not Exceeding the SAT ($250K)

Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C246-22-AP-5569

1. Contracting Activity: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6, on behalf of VISN 06, Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System. Purchase request number 565-22-3- 090-0222.

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

Network Contracting Office 6 intends to award a new firm-fixed-price contract to procure Olympus Gastroscope (GIF-HQ190), Adult Colonscope (CF-HQ190L), and C02 regulation units (UCR). The purchase of the scopes CO2 regulation units will allow the Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System and Surgical Departments to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional care of Veteran patients. These scopes are compatible with the current equipment that is on hand.

Estimated amount: $243,797.75

3. Unique characteristics that limit availability to only one source, with the reason no other supplies or services can be used: These items are brand name only as they are only compatible with what the hospital is currently are using.

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

The requirement is only available from the OEM or their sole authorized distributor. The OEM has the required items available via GSA Advantage and the sole authorized distributor has the required items available via ECAT. It was determined that the most appropriate way to meet the needs of the government is through an open market unrestricted solicitation.

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.

Cherisse Hall Date Contracting Officer https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/Subpart%2013_1.html#wp1125466